Fears of Bin Salman to reach the throne

Opponents of the monarchy in Saudi Arabia have predicted a "bitter future" for the monarchy after the death of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, according to a study by Israeli researchers.

Saudi opponent group "Movement for Change and Freedom" wrote that the study by Israeli researchers shows that a coup may take place after King Salman's death, but the current Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman can control the situation.

The study by Israeli researchers shows that a coup may take place after King Salman's death, but the current Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's camp could Control the situation.

According to the research, following the coup, Khalid bin Salman (current Deputy Defense Minister), brother of Mohammed bin Salman, will take power in Saudi Arabia, he will focus on the internal affairs of the Kingdom and withdraw from the war in Yemen.

"What will the Middle East look like in 2030?" An Israeli perspective by three researchers namely Ari Heistein - from the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Daniel Rakov - the intelligence officer of the Israeli army, who specializes in intelligence analysis and Yoel Guzansky - a researcher at the Middle East Institute, who specializes in the political and security aspects of the Gulf states, said that the United States would be under pressure after the coup's assassination of Mohammad bin Salman.

The Saudi opposition firm said that earlier, the Swiss newspaper "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" had predicted that Muhammad bin Salman would launch a campaign for the monarchy and would target his closest rivals, including prominent princes who might compete with him to succeed his father, in an attempt to prevent a coup against him. The prediction came true.

The newspaper Neue Zucher Zeitung wrote in this regard that this coup attempt is not surprising, even through violence, given the contradictory policies that Bin Salman pursues and does not back down from.

Christina Weisflog, the newspaper's Middle East correspondent added: Bin Salman has made enemies for himself in recent years, and the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October 2018 has raised questions about his right to lead the country.

He wrote: Bin Salman, as part of his relentless efforts to gain power, launched another coup and arrested 20 princes and dozens of army officers and  Interior Ministry officials, including prominent princes Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, King Salman's younger brother, and former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef.

These people are accused of having contacts with the United States and other foreign countries to plot a coup against Muhammad bin Salman.

The new Zucher Zeitung newspaper notes that former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has been under unacceptable house arrest since his ouster three years ago.

According to the newspaper, the arrested members of the Saudi royal family may be sentenced to life imprisonment or even death for treason, even though a number of princes have been released.

Based on research conducted by Israeli researchers, Weisflog, the Middle East Affairs correspondent of the newspaper, added: Given the contradictory and ambitious policies of the current Crown Prince Bin Salman, the attempt to carry out a coup, even in the event of a conflict in the country, is not something unexpected.

He added: "Bin Salman is trying to open up Saudi society and the uplift the economic diversity of this country, he is the one who limited the influence of the religious police and allowed Western tourists to enter the country, let the women drive, and allowed women to travel without male guardian."

"The rapid changes inside the country were not fully supported from all dimensions because of the foreign interference, like the failed military intervention in Yemen and the embargo on Qatar," he added.

The report noted that Bin Salman did not shy away from using violence to realize his political vision, and expressed disgust not only with sheikhs but also with moderate religious figures and women's rights activists.

The report noted that Bin Salman did not hesitate from using violence to implement his political vision, and expresses his antagonism not only with the Sheikhs but also with moderate religious figures and women's rights activists.

Bin Salman also launched an arrest campaign in the fall of 2017, seizing 500 princes and businessmen at the Ritz-Carlton.

They were reportedly forced to pay $ 100 billion for their release, and the arrest of former Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, clearly reflects Bin Salman's fear of losing the throne to him.

Mohammed bin Nayef is considered as a tough rival to Bin Salman, especially because he served as the Minister of the Interior, and after 9/11, he became the architect of Saudi Arabia's counter-terrorism strategy, gaining much of Washington's trust.

Diplomats and military officers there (Washington) prefer the experienced Bin Nayef to the throne than Bin Salman, who could endanger Saudi Arabia. Bin Salman's other rival is Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz, King Salman's younger brother, who is known for opposing the policies of the Saudi Crown Prince and the Yemeni war. He previously lived in London and decided to return to Saudi Arabia in 2018, a few weeks after Khashoggi's death, after receiving security guarantees.