There are signs that the Biden administration sees serious prospects for an accord. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden’s envoys are pushing ahead with their effort to realign Middle East politics by brokering the establishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, despite significant concessions demanded by the Saudi monarchy.
A summary of the meeting in a White House statement gave little indication of how much progress was made during the visit. Russia, which has refused to negotiate, is not included in the meeting. The Journal said Mr Sullivan was expected to participate, but the National Security Council would not comment on Saturday.
Saudi demands for normalisation with Israel have been expansive. Among other things, Saudi officials want a Nato-level alliance with the US in which an attack on one is an attack on all. It has long been a taboo among US policymakers who do not want to be committed to coming to the defence of a non-democratic monarchy in case of war.
It is highly doubtful whether significant concessions to the Palestinians would be approved by the current right-wing Israeli coalition, and an internal push for such a proposal could dissolve the government.
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