During his recent trip to Riyadh, President Trump emphasized economic and military partnerships with Saudi Arabia, shifting away from previous Biden-era policies that prioritized formalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Despite Trump's acknowledgment that normalizing relations would be ideal, he stated it should occur on Saudi Arabia's timeline, absent from recent agreements. Analysts suggest this pivot marks a growing frustration with Israeli military activities and a recognition that current geopolitical conditions do not favor a Saudi-Israeli deal, especially amidst the conflict in Gaza.
The Trump administration is willing to advance key agreements with Saudi Arabia without the former condition of normalisation with Israel, reflecting frustration with Israeli actions.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen noted that Trump has recognized that, given the ongoing war in Gaza, a Saudi-Israeli pact isn't feasible at this time.
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