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White House:

US-Saudi pact includes F-35s, tanks, and $1 trillion investment

After Trump-MBS meeting, the White House announces that the US and Saudi Arabia sealed nearly $1 trillion in deals, including F-35 sales, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals.

US-Saudi pact includes F-35s, tanks, and $1 trillion investment

Trump:

F-35s sold to Saudi Arabia will be 'similar level' to Israel's

During meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump says Israel and Saudi Arabia 'are at a level where they should get top of the line.'

F-35s sold to Saudi Arabia will be 'similar level' to Israel's

IDF to political echelon:

F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

The military is warning that if the Saudis acquire the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Israel would lose air superiority in the region.

F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

Report:

Musk invited to Trump dinner with Saudi Crown Prince

Elon Musk is expected to attend President Trump’s dinner with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, despite recent clashes between the two.

Musk invited to Trump dinner with Saudi Crown Prince

Trump: US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

US President says America will sell advanced stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, despite Israel's objections, says that the Saudis "have been a great ally."

Trump: US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Poll:

70% of Israelis reject Palestinian state on 1967 lines

New JCFA survey shows Israeli opposition to a Palestinian state at its highest since the war, with strong skepticism toward Saudi normalization and mixed views on post-war security in Gaza.

70% of Israelis reject Palestinian state on 1967 lines

US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis

Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.

US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis

Saudis have not given up on a Palestinian state

Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'

Saudis have not given up on a Palestinian state

Message to US

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Minister Ron Dermer conveyed Israel’s opposition in Washington, emphasizing concerns about losing Israel’s aerial superiority and the potential transfer of sensitive security information to Russia and China.

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Trump plan with Saudi Arabia threatens Israeli air superiority

The planned deal would allow Saudi Arabia to buy the F-35, which has clear implications for Israeli air superiority in the region.

Trump plan with Saudi Arabia threatens Israeli air superiority

Report:

Trump to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia during MBS visit

Bloomberg reports that Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to buy F-35 jets during MBS’s visit.

Trump to approve F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia during MBS visit

Report:

Trump pushing Saudis on Israel normalization after Gaza ceasefire

Axios reports Trump told MBS the Gaza war is over and he now expects Saudi Arabia to move toward peace with Israel. US officials hope for progress ahead of next week’s White House meeting.

Trump pushing Saudis on Israel normalization after Gaza ceasefire

Saudi Arabia’s Political Ransom:

The cost of MBS conditionalism- why America must reject the stall

MBS saying he will only normalize relations with Israel if it provides the dates for establishing a Palestinian Arab state is holding peace for ransom. Washington must reject the Saudi political extortion. Opinion.

The cost of MBS conditionalism- why America must reject the stall

Rubio:

US to sign 'good deals' with Saudi Crown Prince

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US expects “good deals” with Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington next week.

US to sign 'good deals' with Saudi Crown Prince

Senator Graham:

Disarmament of Hamas key to Gaza rebuilding

In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Senator Lindsey Graham says Gaza's rebuilding, regional normalization, and lasting peace hinge on Hamas disarmament.

Disarmament of Hamas key to Gaza rebuilding

Houthis claim CIA-Mossad spy network arrested in Yemen

Houthis claim they arrested a CIA-Mossad spy ring operating under Saudi command in Yemen. The group alleges Israeli officers helped run the network, though no independent evidence has confirmed the claims.

Houthis claim CIA-Mossad spy network arrested in Yemen

Report: Saudi Arabia to renew dialogue with Israel

Source in Saudi royal family says Crown Prince's upcoming visit to US may pave the way for renewing dialogue with Israel.

Report: Saudi Arabia to renew dialogue with Israel

With Saudi Amb. in attendance

Trump: Hopefully Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords very soon

President Trump hinted that Saudi Arabia could soon join the Abraham Accords, praising progress in normalization talks and highlighting a key meeting with Saudi officials.

Trump: Hopefully Saudi Arabia will join Abraham Accords very soon

Report: US mulls Saudi request for 48 F-35s

The US is weighing a Saudi request to buy 48 F-35 jets, according to Reuters, a move that could shift the regional balance and test Israel’s military edge.

Report: US mulls Saudi request for 48 F-35s

Trump to host MBS as Abraham Accords expansion efforts continue

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Trump on Nov. 18 as the US pushes Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords.

Trump to host MBS as Abraham Accords expansion efforts continue

Smotrich

'The Saudis say much worse things, no one demands they apologize'

Finance Minister reacts to uproar over his comment that the Saudis 'can keep riding camels,' says Saudi government and officials say much more insulting and antisemitic things without pushback,

'The Saudis say much worse things, no one demands they apologize'

‘Keep riding camels’

Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will reject any Saudi normalization deal conditioned on a Palestinian state, insisting that sovereignty must remain non-negotiable.

Smotrich apologizes for 'inappropriate' remark about Saudis

Trump’s peace plan:

US Envoy highlights Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia

US Ambassador Thomas Barrack outlined Trump’s next peace steps, urging Syria’s reintegration, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and noting Saudi Arabia is nearing Abraham Accords accession.

US Envoy highlights Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia

Trump predicts expansion of Abraham Accords

President Trump says Saudi Arabia and other Arab states may soon join the Abraham Accords, citing recent talks and linking Gaza peace efforts to broader regional normalization.

Trump predicts expansion of Abraham Accords

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Drama in Saudi skies

An Israeli suffered a stroke on a flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Riyadh, and the passenger was taken to a local hospital before continuing its journey.

Drama in Saudi skies

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

Two Houthi missiles aimed at Israel explode in Saudi Arabia

The Houthis in Yemen launched two missiles at Israel, but they exploded in Saudi territory.

Two Houthi missiles aimed at Israel explode in Saudi Arabia

Despite foreign pressure

Saudi Arabia executes convicted terrorist

Saudi Arabia executes Jalal Labbad on terrorism charges, rejecting objections from human rights advocates who said he committed his crimes as a minor.

Saudi Arabia executes convicted terrorist

WJC

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder reacted to the recent joint declaration by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey condemning the October 7th terrorist attacks and calling on Hamas to release all hostages, disarm, and relinquish its rule over Gaza.

'Arab states calling to end Hamas rule a moment of moral clarity'

Saudi Arabia

23 hurt, 3 seriously, when amusement park ride breaks mid-ride

Video posted to social media captures the terrifying moments a swinging pendulum ride snapped in half at the top of its cycle at Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

23 hurt, 3 seriously, when amusement park ride breaks mid-ride

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt call on Hamas to disarm, leave Gaza

17 nations agree on statement calling for Hamas to lay down its arms and end its rule in Gaza during UN conference calling for the creation of a Palestinian Arab state.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt call on Hamas to disarm, leave Gaza

Saudi FM:

'No ties with Israel without Palestinian statehood'

Saudi Arabia reaffirms it will not normalize ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, as FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan cites Gaza's ongoing crisis and stresses the need for a two-state solution.

'No ties with Israel without Palestinian statehood'

Human Rights Expert

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

Professor Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, tells Arutz Sheva UN accredited NGOs were barred from entering the UN conference demanding a Palestinian Arab state.

UN 'mobsters' barred NGOs from French-Saudi 2-State conference

Source:

Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

International envoys will discuss a two-state solution at the UN this month, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, setting the stage for a September leaders' summit.

Int'l summit on Palestinian state to take place in September

At UN conference

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

France and Saudi Arabia will host a conference at the UN in New York on July 28-29 to promote the two-state solution. The meeting was scheduled for June but was postponed amid the Israel-Iran conflict.

France, Saudi Arabia to revive push for two-state solution

Saudi FM:

'Gaza ceasefire top priority, not ties with Israel'

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan says that normalization with Israel is not Riyadh’s current focus, citing the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

'Gaza ceasefire top priority, not ties with Israel'

Report:

Trump, Saudi DM discuss Israel in secret White House meeting

Fox News reveals that Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met secretly with US President Donald Trump to discuss efforts to reduce tensions with Iran, end the war in Gaza, and advance Middle East peace.

Trump, Saudi DM discuss Israel in secret White House meeting

Report:

Removing Hamas from power a condition for Saudi normalization

Saudi Arabia is insisting that Israel finish the job in Gaza by removing Hamas from power completely in the coastal enclave as a precondition for a normalization agreement with the Jewish State, a Saudi source told i24NEWS.

Removing Hamas from power a condition for Saudi normalization

Trump admin warns world:

Skip Palestinian state summit or face consequences

Washington issues warning as European nations, led by France, move toward recognition of a Palestinian state.

Skip Palestinian state summit or face consequences

Arab ministers gather to attack Israel

Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt accuse Israel of extremism and demand unilateral steps while sidestepping Hamas terror.

Arab ministers gather to attack Israel

'Blatant violation'

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

Jordan issues a scathing condemnation of Israel's decision to prevent an Arab ministerial delegation from visiting Ramallah, labels the move a "blatant violation" of international law and accuses Israel of "arrogance".

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

'No entry'

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

Israel decides to bar Arab foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from visiting the Palestinian Authority, calling the planned meeting "provocative" and aimed at promoting a "terrorist state."

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

Rubio hints:

'More Arab nations could join Abraham Accords this year'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates that more Arab nations could normalize ties with Israel by year-end, as Washington prioritizes a historic deal with Saudi Arabia.

'More Arab nations could join Abraham Accords this year'

The American Daniel (aka Donald) in a lions' den

Trump is trying to tame the lions in their dens, but If the smiles of Middle Eastern dictators prove deceitful, the good cheer and largesse he spread will devolve into “massive maximum pressure” that paralyzes their economies. Opinion.

The American Daniel (aka Donald) in a lions' den

The Trojan Airplane?

Mr. President, don't forget your greatest ally: Israel!

To put it briefly, Israelis need to know that they’re not being left behind. American Christians who love Israel need to hear that their president still walks with them in solidarity. Conservatives need to know that “America First” never meant “Israel Last.” Opinion.

Mr. President, don't forget your greatest ally: Israel!

Trump in Riyadh: 'A new Middle East is within our grasp'

Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Trump calls for unity, peace, and regional transformation, 'nations must 'export technology, not terrorism, and seize a new future of peace.'

Trump in Riyadh: 'A new Middle East is within our grasp'

US and Saudi Arabia sign historic $142 billion arms deal

Landmark defense agreement inked during President Trump's regional tour; discussions include potential sale of F-35 fighter jets.

US and Saudi Arabia sign historic $142 billion arms deal

Trump kicks off Mideast tour with arrival in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump to meet Saudi leaders, discuss Gaza and Iran, and receive luxury Boeing jet gift during regional visit.

Trump kicks off Mideast tour with arrival in Saudi Arabia

Report: Trump to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Saudi Arabia

Arabic media reports that at the request of MBS, Trump will meet the PA chairman and Syrian president this week. MBS reportedly seeks US approval for a Palestinian state.

Report: Trump to meet Mahmoud Abbas in Saudi Arabia

Report:

Jared Kushner advising Trump’s team ahead of Middle East trip

CNN reports that, as President Trump prepares for his Middle East trip, Jared Kushner continues to advise his team on regional diplomacy.

Jared Kushner advising Trump’s team ahead of Middle East trip

Lindsey Graham:

'No support for security deal with Saudi without normalization'

Republican Senator stated that he would not support the Trump administration's move if it waives the demand for normalization as a condition for a security agreement with Saudi Arabia.

'No support for security deal with Saudi without normalization'

Israel normalization requirement dropped from Saudi nuclear talks

Policy shift removes Israel normalization as a prerequisite for advancing nuclear cooperation with the kingdom.

Israel normalization requirement dropped from Saudi nuclear talks

300 executions and rising:

Is Saudi Arabia pretending to reform but reverting to brutality?

Saudi Arabia wants credit for reforms while silencing the very voices that demanded them. Opinion.

Is Saudi Arabia pretending to reform but reverting to brutality?

Report:

US eyeing major arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Washington preparing a multi-billion dollar arms package for Saudi Arabia, potentially topping $100 billion, sources tell Reuters. The proposal is expected to coincide with Trump’s upcoming visit to the kingdom.

US eyeing major arms deal with Saudi Arabia

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE in May

President Trump will embark on a diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13–16, the White House confirms.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE in May

Saudi Defense Minister, son of King, visits Iran

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is highest highest-ranking Saudi to visit Iran in nearly 30 years. He will meet with the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces.

Saudi Defense Minister, son of King, visits Iran

White House confirms:

Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in May

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia in May, in what will be his first trip abroad in his second term.

Trump will visit Saudi Arabia in May

First overseas trip

Trump confirms plans for Middle East visit

President Donald Trump announces plans to visit the Middle East in the coming weeks, marking his first foreign trip of his second term. The itinerary includes stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with the possibility of additional destinations.

Trump confirms plans for Middle East visit

Report:

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on first foreign trip

Sources tell Axios that US President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia in mid-May, marking his first foreign trip since returning to the White House. No plans at this time for a trip to Israel.

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on first foreign trip