The United States and Saudi Arabia are nearing a bilateral security agreement that would be part of a broader settlement involving Israel. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has briefed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the potential of a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The deal, which has been discussed during meetings with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to forge formal Israeli-Saudi relations. Israeli President Isaac Herzog confirmed that normalization with Saudi Arabia would be a historic 'game changer.' However, the agreement's success hinges on calming the Gaza war and addressing Palestinian governance. U.S. envoy to Jerusalem emphasized the need for Gaza calm and Palestinian governance talks as part of the trilateral deal. There are concerns that Netanyahu's reluctance to provide a credible pathway toward a Palestinian state could jeopardize the negotiations. Additionally, the U.S. Congress's skepticism towards Saudi Arabia may pose a significant obstacle to the deal's approval. Israeli diplomat Avi Pazner highlighted the difficulty of Israel allowing a Palestinian state, which Saudi officials have called a prerequisite for any agreement. The discussions also include elements of civil nuclear cooperation, structured by nonproliferation experts.
US and Saudi Arabia close to defence and civil nuclear deal https://t.co/6jdDAgyGfC
A U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia is within reach, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government might balk at some of the demands https://t.co/TEJoAySLd8 https://t.co/TEJoAySLd8
NEGOTIATIONS ON U.S.-SAUDI DEFENSE DEAL INCLUDE CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION STRUCTURED BY NONPROLIFERATION EXPERTS IN A RIGOROUS WAY – U.S. OFFICIAL
NEGOTIATORS HAVE A NEAR FINAL SET OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR U.S.-SAUDI DEFENSE DEAL, IT IS 'PRETTY MUCH THERE TO DO’ --SENIOR U.S. ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL
A US-Saudi defence pact would be part of a broad deal presented to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to decide whether to make concessions to secure a normalisation of ties with Riyadh. https://t.co/j8qX9qJVt2
Is the US push for Israel-Saudi normalization merely posturing amid the war in Gaza? 'A Palestinian state is a no-go for the Israeli public, you can't sell it,' @Mike_Wagenheim tells @laura_i24 https://t.co/w5kbQkMzFx
Can Israel-Saudi normalization advance amid the war with Hamas? 'Obviously, it needs concessions on both sides,' says Israeli diplomat Avi Pazner, pointing to the difficulty of Israel allowing a Palestinian state that Saudi officials called a prerequisite for any agreement https://t.co/hGCmjwyiRR
Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would require a calming of the Gaza war and a discussion of prospects for Palestinian governance, the US envoy to Jerusalem said Tuesday. https://t.co/j8qX9qJVt2
U.S. national security advisor: Saudi deal close; U.S. may show draft to Israel https://t.co/lYu1sxnIen
US envoy highlights #Gaza calm and Palestinian governance talks for Israeli-Saudi ties in a trilateral deal with Washington https://t.co/6ergbjv0NV
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⚠️ U.S. ENVOY: ISRAEL-SAUDI NORMALISATION NEEDS GAZA QUIET, DISCUSSION OF PALESTINIAN RULE Full Story → https://t.co/wujjhMJI7Y Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would require a calming of the Gaza war and a… https://t.co/WHQIiCMM8W
Forging formal Israeli-Saudi relations as part of an emerging trilateral deal involving Washington would require a calming of the Gaza war and a discussion of prospects for Palestinian govenance, the US envoy to Jerusalem said on Tuesday. https://t.co/AJVWidYsLL
After his meeting with Biden's senior advisor, Herzog confirmed that Israel has the option to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia: "Normalization with Saudi Arabia would be a historic 'game changer.' I hope this is being seriously considered." Via @ynetalerts https://t.co/piGZi8Vz2G
The White House said the United States and Saudi Arabia are close to agreement on bilateral aspects of a “security agreement” that would be part of normalizing relations with Israel https://t.co/l3qJwVr5uF
BREAKING: The Financial Times reports the US and Saudi Arabia are 'close to an agreement on the bilateral elements of a security deal', which would come as part of a 'broader settlement with Israel'.
The US and Saudi Arabia are on the verge of a bilateral deal, one that will theoretically leave Israel out in the cold. Of course, the main obstacle will be the US Congress, which may not approve it without an Israeli component because: "skepticism of Saudi Arabia is strong among…
U.S. and Saudi Arabia "closer than ever" to bilateral pact amid fears Netanyahu may scuttle Israel component https://t.co/TrDyEufWn5
Hard to see how normalization negotiations between Israel and Saudi Arabia are “almost finished” while Netanyahu refuses to provide a “credible pathway” toward creating a Palestinian state. Will the Saudi crown prince sell out the Palestinians again? https://t.co/f9I44VzEcq
Israel-Hamas war: US security adviser briefs Netanyahu on meeting with Saudi crown prince https://t.co/CCOteP3I3e
US President Joe Biden's national security advisor briefed Benjamin Netanyahu on the "potential" of a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia after holding talks in the region, the White House said Sunday. https://t.co/Xs5gwkdzAI
U.S. President Joe Biden's national security advisor has briefed Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the "potential" of a normalization deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/uCpUXNEsWT
#SaudiCrownPrince #MohammedbinSalman and #WhiteHouse National Security Adviser #JakeSullivan met to discuss a broad bilateral agreement and #Israel's war in #Gaza. https://t.co/0nxI6qW1xC
US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy' https://t.co/NU69dsrP1h https://t.co/QqGCJUNlG8