Scoop: Trump's meeting with MBS got tense over Israel
Summary
President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met to discuss Saudi Arabia potentially normalizing relations with Israel via the Abraham Accords. The meeting became tense as MBS explained that Saudi public opinion is currently against such a move following the Gaza war. Both leaders remained civil, but MBS insisted on specific conditions for any future peace deal.Key Facts
- The meeting was about Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, which normalize ties with Israel.
- President Trump hoped for progress on this issue, especially after the end of the Gaza war.
- MBS resisted immediate normalization, citing Saudi public opinion against Israel.
- MBS wants a path to a Palestinian state as part of any peace arrangement with Israel.
- President Trump offered to supply Saudi Arabia with advanced F-35 fighter jets.
- Israel's government was assured by the U.S. that Saudi Arabia would get a less advanced version to maintain Israel's military advantage.
- The terrorism lawsuit against Saudi Arabia related to 9/11 attacks was not discussed in the meeting.
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