Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich criticizes Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated his position on Saudi Arabia, saying Israel should not give Mohammed bin Salman anything until he provides something in return. "I think we are giving him things. I don't want to elaborate on that. In my opinion, this is a mistake," Smotrich said. He demanded that bin Salman show respect if he wants Israeli assistance, adding: "I am in no way willing for bin Salman to stand against us time after time, spit on us, and then expect us to keep giving him things."