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US Said to be Mediating Israel-Saudi Talks Over Red Sea Islands’ Sovereignty
Summary by Ground News
Egypt signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia in 2016 for the transfer of the islands to Riyadh's control. The islands are in a sensitive location as they control the Straits of Tiran, the main sea route to the Eilat Port and to Jordan's Aqaba Port.