Saudi Arabia: Peace with Israel contingent on US promises, nuclear aid – By Jerusalem Post Staff (Jerusalem Post) / Mar 9, 2023
One of the obstacles to the deal is Saudi Arabia’s demands for nuclear aid and security guarantees.
Peace between Saudi Arabia and Israel is contingent on assistance from Washington in developing the Saudi civilian nuclear program and the provision of security guarantees, according to a Thursday exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal citing discussions between the two countries.
The report said lawmakers at the US Capitol would oppose such demands.
Upon being asked by the Italian newspaper la Repubblica if the Abraham Accords would include Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they will “evolve” and that “others will follow, especially if we have the adhesion of Saudi Arabia. But it has to be a Saudi choice.”
Former US ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro said it would be “a very tough Gordian knot to cut,” referring to the possible deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, the Journal quoted him as saying.
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