White House says U.S. seeks Saudi deal and hopes for Abraham Accords entry

Press Secretary Leavitt reportedly said Washington is working to finalize a bilateral agreement with Riyadh while expressing hope Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords soon.

Summary

White House Press Secretary Leavitt reportedly said the United States is working to finalize a bilateral deal with Riyadh and expressed hope that Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords soon. The remarks point to ongoing U.S. efforts to advance ties with Saudi Arabia alongside a possible expansion of the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered normalization framework between Israel and Arab states.

Terms & Concepts
  • Abraham Accords: U.S.-brokered normalization agreements involving Israel and Arab states