Israel-Saudi Arabia relations

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F-35A Lightning II fighter jet in flight, US F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia

US Clears $24 Billion F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia: Congress Has 30 Days to Block It

The State Department notified Congress Thursday of a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35A stealth jets to Saudi Arabia, triggering a 30-day review window. The deal would make Riyadh the first

September 18, 2026

US and Saudi flags alongside highway in Riyadh marking nuclear cooperation pact signed July 2026

US-Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Give Riyadh Path to Uranium Enrichment, Triggering Regional Arms Race

A civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia may allow Riyadh to pursue domestic uranium enrichment without full IAEA monitoring, analysts warn, potentially triggering cascading nuclear programs across Egypt, Turkey, and Iran despite President Trump's claims to

August 16, 2026

by Arab Desk

Israeli political leaders react to US-Saudi nuclear deal granting Riyadh uranium enrichment rights

Saudi Nuclear Deal Splits Israel’s Political Class as Netanyahu Stays Silent

Benjamin Netanyahu, who built his career warning against Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation, has not commented on

Saudi Arabia flag representing the IMEC trade corridor rerouting through Syria

Saudi Arabia Weighs Rerouting IMEC Through Syria, Sidelining Israel

Saudi Arabia is examining whether to reroute the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor through Syria rather than Israel, according to two sources familiar with discussions, in a potential setback for Israel that reflects

July 10, 2026

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim at a GCC meeting in Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026

Saudi Expert Says Trump Is a ‘Paper Tiger’ Over Iran, Abraham Accords Push Flounders

Saudi analyst Mubarak al-Ati says Trump's refusal to topple Iran's leadership has cost him credibility across the Gulf, while Riyadh quietly builds an Arab-Islamic bloc with Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar.

May 29, 2026

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Axios: Saudi Arabia is still “interested” in normalization with Israel

Saudi Arabia’s quest for normalizing relations with Israel has been a subject of global interest, especially after the Abraham Accords paved the way for several Arab nations to establish diplomatic ties with

November 1, 2023

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