Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on Riyadh normalising relations with Israel
Summary
President Donald Trump said the new nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on Saudi Arabia agreeing to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. This statement came a day after the US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement was signed, creating uncertainty about the deal's future.Key Facts
- President Trump announced on July 23, 2026, that the Saudi nuclear deal is "totally subject to" Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, which means recognizing Israel.
- Saudi Arabia has resisted normalizing ties with Israel, especially after the Gaza conflict, emphasizing the need for a Palestinian state.
- The civilian nuclear deal was signed on July 22, 2026, and intended to allow Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program.
- The deal could generate billions of dollars for American companies involved in nuclear technology.
- The White House stated that the Saudis were aware the deal depended on recognizing Israel, though this was not mentioned at the announcement.
- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Saudi recognition a "historic leap" for Middle East peace.
- Experts doubt that Saudi Arabia will quickly change its long-standing position on Israel to secure the deal.
- Critics are concerned the nuclear deal might trigger a nuclear arms race in an already unstable region.
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