The US president's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia includes an opulent welcome and potential $1 trillion in arms deals and AI investments. However, a key objectiveânormalizing Israel-Saudi relationsâremains unattainable for now. Saudi Arabia asserts preconditions for progress, citing the need for ending the Gaza conflict and establishing a credible pathway to Palestinian statehood. This shift follows a period where the Crown Prince appeared close to a defense pact with the US. Additionally, the US aims to counter Chinaâs growing influence in the region amid these developments.
An opulent welcome is awaiting the US president when he arrives in the oil-rich monarchy.
One of Trump's major goals, the normalization of Israel-Saudi relations seems to be off the table for now.
Saudi Arabia has said that ending the war in Gaza and a credible path to Palestinian statehood are prerequisites for any advancement on this issue.
Hamas' attacks on Israel that day are seen, in large part, as being an attempt to foil that deal.
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