Jake Sullivan's Saudi Trip Postponed Due to Injury

The White House adviser's cracked rib delays talks on Israel-Saudi normalization, with plans to reschedule.

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan postpones his trip to Saudi Arabia due to a cracked rib from a minor accident.
The trip aimed to discuss normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, amid recent efforts to resume talks after they were paused following the October 7 attack by Hamas.
As part of the normalization deal, Saudi Arabia seeks a mutual defense pact with the U.S. and support for its civil nuclear program.
The injury has affected Sullivan's ability to travel, but he is looking forward to rescheduling the trip, although no specific date has been provided.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi officials last month, reaffirming the U.S.'s commitment to resolving the Gaza crisis and establishing a future Palestinian state with security guarantees for Israel.