Coverage dated August 8, 2023

No agreed 'framework' yet for Saudi Arabia-Israel deal, U.S. official says

Headline from Newsweek

Talks are ongoing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize relations but a deal hasn't been reached yet, according to a senior Biden administration official.

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Fox News

    US reaches preliminary agreement for Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel: report (opens Fox News)

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    The U.S. has reportedly come to an agreement for Saudi Arabia to formally recognize Israel in exchange for concessions to Palestinians and other measures from the U.S.

  2. Al Jazeera

    US says no framework agreed yet for Israel-Saudi normalisation deal (opens Al Jazeera)

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    White House says ‘still a lot’ to discuss as questions swirl around potential deal to normalise Israel-Saudi relations.

  3. The Times of Israel

  4. Newsweek

    No agreed 'framework' yet for Saudi Arabia-Israel deal, U.S. official says (opens Newsweek)

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    Talks are ongoing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalize relations but a deal hasn't been reached yet, according to a senior Biden administration official.

  5. Washington Examiner

    US mutes talk of Saudi-Israel deal in time for 2024 election (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Saudi Arabia will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel in the near future, according to senior U.S. officials who sought to temper expectations amid an Israeli push for a regional security pact in the Middle East.

  6. Bloomberg

    US, Saudis Agree to Broad Terms for Israel Normalization: WSJ (opens Bloomberg)

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    Talks between Saudi Arabia and the US about the kingdom formally recognizing Israel have intensified, though there’s still plenty to negotiate and no guarantee of success, according to people familiar with the discussions.

  7. The Times of Israel

    Saudis said wary of full normalization with Israel, or a deal with current government (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    WSJ reports that US, Riyadh have agreed on broad terms, hope to finalize details in 9-12 months, though odds low due to joint demand that Israel make major gestures to Palestinians

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