Saudi Arabia has backed down from its demand to sign a major defense deal with the US. In return for this deal, Saudi Arabia had to restore normal relations with Israel. Now it is pressuring the US to sign a small defense military corporation agreement. According to Reuters, there is anger against Israel in the Middle East and Muslim countries due to the Gaza war. In such a situation, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) does not want to make any such big deal. However, MBS’s condition is that if Israel takes concrete steps to create a Palestine country, then he can recognize it. At the same time, according to the report, Netanyahu knows that if he gives any kind of concession to Hamas, he will have to face strong opposition in his country. In such a situation, both the leaders are entangled in the internal politics of their respective countries. A deal can be done before Biden leaves the White House Western diplomats told Reuters – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still excited to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. If this happens, it will prove to be a milestone. This will give Israel large-scale acceptance in the Arab world. Saudi and the US hope that a small defense military agreement can be signed before President Joe Biden leaves the White House in January. This agreement includes joint military exercises, partnership in defense industry and promotion of Saudi investment in high technology. A two-thirds majority is required in the US Senate for a full defense deal According to the report, any US-Saudi full defense deal needs to be passed by a two-thirds majority in the US Senate. This will not be possible unless Saudi recognizes Israel. The agreement that is currently being discussed includes joint military exercises to deal with the threats from Iran. It will promote partnerships between US and Saudi defense firms, and curb the growing China-Saudi partnership. This agreement will promote Saudi investment in high technology, especially the drone industry. However, in this deal, the US will not be responsible for protecting Saudi from any attack. The biggest concern about this agreement is Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Trump has never been a supporter of creating a separate Palestine country. However, Arab officials believe that Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner have very good relations with Mohammed bin Salman, so they will convince him for this. ————————————————————– Read this news related to Israel too… Hezbollah Chief’s claim of defeating Israel: Said- This is a bigger victory than 2006, we brought the enemies to their knees, then did a ceasefire. Hezbollah Chief Naeem Qassim addressed the people three days after the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. According to Reuters, Qassim said that Hezbollah has won over Israel and this is even bigger than the victory in 2006. Read the full news here…
