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Trump, Saudi Crown Prince to Discuss Defense and Israel Normalization

11/14/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first since 2017.
The talks could include a defense agreement, a possible weapons package, and a security guarantee like Qatar's.
Trump seeks to press Riyadh to advance normalization talks with Israel after the Gaza ceasefire.
Hamas actions complicate the negotiations by threatening both normalization and Palestinian statehood.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-level meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first since 2017.
The talks could include a defense agreement, a possible weapons package, and a security guarantee like Qatar's.
Trump seeks to press Riyadh to advance normalization talks with Israel after the Gaza ceasefire.
Hamas actions complicate the negotiations by threatening both normalization and Palestinian statehood.