MIDDLE EAST
US, Saudi Arabia Discussing Security Agreement Without Israel
As the US-Israel relationship sours, a new ally may be arriving.
The White House has begun exploring a fresh security deal with Saudi Arabia that leaves Israel out of the picture, according to a report published by Axios. This potential two-way arrangement marks a sharp turn from earlier U.S. plans that hinged on bringing the Saudis and Israelis together under a shared security umbrella.