Israel should focus on shaping, not judging, Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia - analysis
Israel is advised to shift its strategy from opposing to influencing the terms of a potential U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement. The article argues that Washington's move toward a deal changes Israel's role to one of shaping security safeguards. It emphasizes the need for Israel to engage constructively to protect its interests.
- ▪The United States is pursuing a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia under the Trump administration.
- ▪If the deal proceeds, Israel's primary challenge will be to influence the final terms rather than block the agreement.
- ▪The article suggests that shaping the deal can help safeguard Israel's security concerns, including non-proliferation and regional stability.
- ▪It calls for Israeli policymakers to engage diplomatically with the United States and Saudi Arabia to ensure protective measures are included.
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Israel should focus on shaping, not judging, Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia - analysisIf Washington moves ahead with a Saudi nuclear deal, Israel's challenge shifts from trying to stop it to shaping its final terms to protect its security interests.Follow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)
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