US EditionTrump Expects Saudi-Israel Deal to Happen
Trump aims to secure Saudi defense guarantees and an irreversible path to Palestinian statehood as key conditions for Israel normalization, U.S. officials said.
- Last month, President Donald Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he expects Saudi Arabia to move toward normalization with Israel, U.S. officials said.
- The Gaza war stood as a major obstacle to normalization and Hamas launched the October 7 war in part to derail Saudi-Israel talks, while Palestinian statehood remains the unresolved "elephant in the room".
- Saudi leaders are seeking security guarantees and a defense arrangement, potentially including a weapons package, while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told U.S. officials he was willing to work on normalization and the White House wants a public announcement during MBS's visit.
- Trump's desire for a signature peace achievement frames U.S. pressure on Riyadh and Jerusalem, as advisers urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to consider broader benefits despite his opposition to a two-state solution.
- A revolving door of Saudi officials to Washington has been preparing the ground for a potential deal, as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at 40, seeks rock-solid U.S. guarantees amid Iran's sidelining.
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Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinner
The White House is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week with the pomp typical of a state visit. On Tuesday, the crown prince, who is the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, will begin his with an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn, followed by a greeting on the South Portico.
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Saudi prince, eyeing defence pledge, to meet Trump after long US absence
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will press for security guarantees while US President Donald Trump will urge him to normalise ties with Israel when the de facto Saudi ruler breaks a seven-year absence from Washington this week.
Why Trump’s Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince Could Redefine Middle East Security
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week in a visit that could reshape Middle East security for decades. While major investment deals and high-profile optics are expected, officials say the real focus is Saudi Arabia’s evolving role in a new regional security structure shaped by Israel’s conflicts with Iran and its proxies. NEW: Mohammed Bin Salman’s visit to DC next week almost got pos…
Details of an October phone call between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia have been revealed. During this call, Trump reportedly made a significant demand from the Crown Prince regarding Israel. Ahead of their meeting next week, Trump and MBS are scheduled to meet, and details of their conversation have surfaced.
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