Although the relation between Israel and Saudi Arabia has improved behind the doors, an Israely stamp in your passport or any other sign you have been in Israel is still 'haram'. You may ask the Israely officials not to stamp your passport but the Saudis wil find out, if they want to know. Furthermore, there is no (regular) ferry between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti. There was a ferry between Yemen and Djibouti but not anymore due to the war in Yemen.
You would recommend you:
1. reconsider your initial plan to ride through Egypt and Sudan, entering Ethiopia at Metema border which not too far from Bahir Dar. That region is not effected by the civil war and the road to Addis Ababa is still government controlled. However take into account the recent turmoil in Sudan.
2. Consider to transport your bike and yourself by AIR to Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines is good and (quite) cheap.
Have a good ride!
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