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- Saudi Arabia is committed to securing a military pact with the United States, which would involve defending the kingdom and opening ties with Israel, even if major concessions are not made for Palestinian statehood. This pact may not offer the same level of defense guarantees as initially sought, but it could lead to Saudi Arabia being designated as a Major Non-NATO Ally.
- The potential agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel would bring together two historical adversaries and strengthen the ties between Riyadh and Washington, countering China's influence in the region. However, it is unlikely that this deal would address the pressing issues in the Middle East.
- The proposed military pact signifies the determination of Saudi Arabia to secure its interests, build alliances, and potentially reshape the geopolitical landscape by aligning with Israel and the United States.
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US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the Kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel and will not hold up a deal even if Israel does not offer major concessions to Palestinians in their bid for statehood, three regional sources familiar with the talks said, Reuters reports. A pact might fall short of the cast-iron, NATO-style defence guarantees the Kingdom initially sought when the issue w…
US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact with the United States that would require the US to defend the kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel. The pact would not require congressional backing and could resemble treaties the US has with Asian states or the US agreement with Bahrain.
U.S.-Saudi defense pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside
Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel and will not hold up a deal even if Israel does not offer major concessions to…
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