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The crown prince reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia seeks to join the Abraham Accords, insisting that Riyadh “also wants a two-state solution.”
By United with Israel Staff
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met at the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting that signaled a potential diplomatic breakthrough, with both leaders suggesting Saudi Arabia may be close to joining the Abraham Accords.
Speaking after their meeting, Trump said the sides were “close to something that will make everyone very happy, including the Israelis and the Palestinians.” The crown prince reaffirmed that Saudi Arabia seeks to join the Abraham Accords, while insisting that Riyadh “also wants a two-state solution.”
Trump praised the kingdom’s growing partnership with Washington and publicly thanked bin Salman for the massive economic commitments he said Riyadh is preparing to make. “I want to thank you because you agreed to invest in the United States six hundred billion dollars. Maybe it will reach one trillion,” Trump said.
On the question of Israel’s security concerns regarding advanced arms sales, Trump made clear that Jerusalem is fully in the loop. Asked whether Israel conditioned approval of a Saudi F-35 sale on normalization, he responded: “Israel will be happy. Israel is aware.”
Regarding the sale itself, Trump noted that the F-35 jets designated for Saudi Arabia would be “very similar to those we give Israel.” He added that Israel prefers Riyadh receive a less advanced configuration, but the U.S. is weighing the issue. “Both countries are close allies and should get the best planes,” he said.
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a far-reaching agreement formalizing deeper security cooperation, granting the kingdom a defined American security status and opening the door for Riyadh to acquire advanced U.S. artificial intelligence technologies. The pact also includes American approval for up to 300 U.S.-made tanks and the F-35 sale that has prompted intense discussion in Jerusalem about preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.
The joint U.S.–Saudi statement confirmed that the parties completed negotiations on civilian nuclear cooperation. Saudi Arabia committed that American firms will be its first choice for nuclear projects and agreed that all cooperation will follow stringent U.S. and international non-proliferation standards. Washington and Riyadh stressed that no enrichment activity would move forward without full safeguards.
The White House said the broader strategic agreement will expand military collaboration against regional threats. For Israel, the central question remains ensuring that its technological and operational superiority is not compromised by the introduction of advanced platforms into the hands of regional states. Trump addressed those concerns directly, stating, “Saudi Arabia is a great ally, and Israel is a great ally, and I think both deserve the best.”
Nuclear cooperation has been a sticking point for years. Saudi Arabia has sought civilian enrichment capabilities, while Israel insisted on strict American oversight. The matter featured repeatedly in the pre-October 7 normalization talks and remained unresolved but active even after the massacre.
Following the Trump–MBS meeting, the president briefed reporters and said the crown prince responded positively to the prospect of a Saudi–Israel agreement. He also said Riyadh is prepared to take a central role in rebuilding Gaza, adding that the crown prince pledged to “definitely help” finance the reconstruction.
As diplomatic momentum intensifies, Israeli officials continue to monitor every element of the emerging U.S.–Saudi framework. Jerusalem has consistently stressed that any regional realignment must strengthen Israel’s security, preserve its military superiority, and bring genuine movement toward historic peace.
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