Israel normalization
Trump's Defense Deal with Saudi Arabia: F-35 Jets Promised as Crown Prince Gets Warm Washington Welcome
Nov 19, 2025 03:14 pm CST
President Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with elaborate ceremonies in Washington, offering a defense agreement including F-35 fighter jets and dismissing allegations about the Khashoggi murder. In exchange, Saudi Arabia pledged potential investments of $1 trillion in the U.S. and military purchases worth $142 billion, though experts question the lopsided nature of these arrangements and the timeline for implementation of key agreements.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Historic White House Visit: Rebuilding US-Saudi Relations Under Trump
Nov 18, 2025 03:07 pm CST
President Trump welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for his first visit since 2018, signaling renewed US-Saudi relations. The meeting focuses on multi-billion dollar deals, potential F-35 fighter jet sales, and Middle East peace efforts, while both leaders seek strategic cooperation amid regional challenges. This diplomatic reset comes seven years after tensions over the Khashoggi killing, with economic investment and potential Saudi-Israel normalization high on the agenda.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Scheduled for Crucial White House Meeting with President Trump
Nov 04, 2025 07:43 am CST
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18 for an official working visit. The meeting comes as the Trump administration seeks Saudi Arabia's participation in the Abraham Accords, which have already brought Israel and several Arab nations into normalized diplomatic relations, while Saudi Arabia continues to emphasize the importance of Palestinian statehood in any such agreement.
US to Deploy 200 Troops for Gaza Ceasefire Support Without Entering Palestinian Territory
Oct 10, 2025 08:41 am CST
The United States is deploying 200 military personnel as part of a multinational joint task force to support Gaza stability efforts, with officials emphasizing no American troops will enter the Palestinian territory. The taskforce, including representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and likely UAE, aims to establish a control center for coordinating security operations and potentially facilitate future normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations.