In a recent interview with Time Magazine, President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords, the US-brokered agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Trump stated, "I think Saudi Arabia will end up being in the Abraham Accords... soon. Not a very long way."
This prediction aligns with Trump's broader Middle East strategy, which aims to counter Iran's regional influence and promote economic cooperation. He envisions that Saudi Arabia's inclusion in the accords could pave the way for other countries, such as Pakistan and Indonesia, to follow suit.
The statement has come amid reports that the United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth more than $100bn, the Reuters news agency reports, citing six sources familiar with the matter. However, Saudi Arabia has historically conditioned normalization with Israel on the establishment of a Palestinian state, a stance that has complicated direct engagement. The kingdom has also expressed concerns over Israeli actions in Gaza, which have led to delays in advancing normalization talks.
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In a recent interview with Time Magazine, President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords, the US-brokered agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Trump stated, "I think Saudi Arabia will end up being in the Abraham Accords... soon. Not a very long way."
This prediction aligns with Trump's broader Middle East strategy, which aims to counter Iran's regional influence and promote economic cooperation. He envisions that Saudi Arabia's inclusion in the accords could pave the way for other countries, such as Pakistan and Indonesia, to follow suit.
The statement has come amid reports that the United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth more than $100bn, the Reuters news agency reports, citing six sources familiar with the matter.
However, Saudi Arabia has historically conditioned normalization with Israel on the establishment of a Palestinian state, a stance that has complicated direct engagement. The kingdom has also expressed concerns over Israeli actions in Gaza, which have led to delays in advancing normalization talks.
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