- 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