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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Why Trump's lavish Saudi courtship leaves Israel on the backfoot

The Trump administration celebrated and pursued closer ties with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, dismissing Khashoggi evidence and offering F-35 sales equal to Israel's.
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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally

Trump also revealed earlier this week that he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia - making it the first country in the Middle East other than Israel to obtain the aircraft. What they're saying: "A stronger and more capable alliance will advance the interests of both countries, and it will serve the highest interest of peace," Trump said during the Tuesday evening dinner with MBS.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump shrugs off Khashoggi murder during Saudi prince's White House visit

President Trump downplayed Khashoggi's murder, defended the Saudi crown prince, promoted large Saudi investments, advanced a planned F-35 sale to Riyadh, and pursued Saudi-Israeli normalization tied to a two-state solution.
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fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Trump with MBS on Khashoggi: "A lot of people didn't like" him

Saudi officials and leaders defended Saudi actions and investigations over the Khashoggi killing while U.S.-Saudi engagement continued, including a planned F-35 sale.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

What's on the agenda as Saudi Arabia's MBS meets Trump in the US?

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Trump on November 18 to pursue US-Saudi security ties, weapons deals, trade, and potential normalization with Israel.
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