Is the Saudi Crown Prince Planning to Seize Power Early? The Israeli Media's Tactic Is Too Sly—Even the CIA Can't Stand It!
On May 25, Israel’s Jerusalem Post released a report that instantly ignited the Middle Eastern public opinion sphere. According to the article, during a private meeting, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly expressed willingness to "recognize Israel today," with only his father, the aging King Salman, standing in the way. Evans claims he spent a full two hours discussing this with the crown prince, who was accompanied by his brother and Saudi Foreign Minister.
The story immediately sparked an international uproar. On the surface, it reads as “MBS wants to establish diplomatic ties with Israel,” but anyone with eyes can detect the underlying subtext: the crown prince is impatient with his father’s prolonged rule and eager to “move things forward” prematurely. This effectively places the hat of “coup plotting” squarely on the head of Saudi Crown Prince MBS.
The timing of this report is exceptionally sensitive. First, Israel had previously attempted to secretly sabotage key infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar in early May, aiming to create chaos across the region. More crucially, the Saudi royal family is currently at a critical juncture in its power transition.
King Salman, now 90 years old, has experienced ongoing health instability in recent years. Since 2026, he has been hospitalized multiple times due to gallbladder inflammation, undergone routine medical checkups, and even replaced the battery in his heart pacemaker. In January and April of this year, he was hospitalized again for gallbladder issues. As a result, Crown Prince MBS canceled his planned visit to Japan. Under such circumstances, any news suggesting MBS wants to “take over early” is akin to tossing a time bomb into the Saudi royal family.
Upon closer examination, several details in the report do not hold up under scrutiny. The sole source cited is Mike Evans, founder of the “Friends of Zion” Museum. In 2017, Evans presented Donald Trump with the “Friend of Zion” award. His political stance is clearly pro-Israel, and he has consistently and openly advocated for unwavering U.S. support for Israel. Given this background, his “leak” naturally carries a strong pro-Israel bias.
Even more suspicious is the timing of Evans’ disclosure—he was visiting Israel at the time. He delivered the so-called exclusive scoop during an interview conducted inside Israel, yet refused to provide specific details about the meeting, merely stating he “cannot go into further detail.” The article explicitly notes that Evans’ claims cannot be independently verified. For a domestic Israeli media outlet like the Jerusalem Post, to release such an unverifiable accusation on matters of national sensitivity is highly unusual.
Thus, what we see here is not journalism—it’s a carefully packaged weapon of public opinion. Its purpose isn’t to report facts, but to precisely target the most sensitive nerve within the Saudi royal family. The cunning nature of this tactic is enough to plunge the entire Middle East into another invisible war without smoke or fire.
Original Source: toutiao.com/article/1866235424031744/
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