Israel's Interior Ministry says it will now allow Israelis to travel to Saudi Arabia for religious or business visits, if they receive a visa to enter the kingdom.
The announcement is the latest sign of quiet but warming relations between Israel and. It also came days before the White House is to announce its Mideast peace plan — which is expected to seek Saudi support.
Under Sunday's announcement, Israeli Muslims can go to Saudi Arabia for religious pilgrimages. In the past, such visits required special permission from the government, the ministry said. In its announcement, the Interior Ministry said Israeli visitors would require an official invitation to enter the kingdom. It said the decision had been coordinated with Israeli security officials and other “relevant” bodies, including the Foreign Ministry.
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