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U.S.-Saudi Deal Sets Path to Normalize Kingdom’s Ties With Israel

US and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a deal for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel in exchange for concessions to the Palestinians and US security guarantees.

  • US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on the broad contours of a deal for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel.
  • The deal would include concessions to the Palestinians, US security guarantees, and civilian nuclear help.
  • Negotiators aim to finalize the details within the next nine-to-12 months.
  • Saudi Arabia seeks US help in developing a civilian nuclear program and ironclad security guarantees.
  • The US is pressing Saudi Arabia to limit its relationship with China in exchange for concessions.
U.S.-Saudi Deal Sets Path to Normalize Kingdom’s Ties With Israel
Officials are negotiating the details of an agreement they hope to cement within nine-to-12 months, though many obstacles remain

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