Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty

Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of U.S. defense treaty over Israel stalemate
RIYADH, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defense treaty with Washington in return for normalizing relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia Halts Push for US Defence Pact Amid Israel Deadlock
Saudi Arabia has suspended its pursuit of a US defence treaty, citing stalled progress in resolving the Israel stalemate.
Saudi Arabia's Shift: From Ambitious Treaty to Modest Defence Pact with U.S.
Saudi Arabia has shifted its approach from pursuing a comprehensive defence treaty with the U.S. towards a more limited military cooperation agreement, following rising tensions due to Israeli actions in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia abandons pursuit of US treaty over Israel stalemate
Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia rejects deal with US in favor of reconciliation with Israel - Reuters
Saudi Arabia has abandoned an ambitious defense deal with Washington in exchange for the normalization of relations with Israel. Now, Riyadh insists on a more modest military cooperation agreement, reports Reuters.
Saudi Arabia Abandons Pursuit of U.S. Defence Treaty Over Israel Stalemate
Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement,
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