Overview
- The White House confirmed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will hold an official working meeting with President Donald Trump on November 18.
- The visit aligns with Trump’s drive to broaden the 2020 Abraham Accords to additional Arab states.
- Saudi officials have repeatedly said recognition of Israel depends on a clear path toward a Palestinian state.
- An unnamed senior U.S. official told Reuters there are discussions about signing something during the visit, though details remain in flux.
- Coverage points to potential talks on defense cooperation given the countries’ extensive arms ties, and notes Saudi-Israel normalization efforts slowed after the October 7, 2023 attack.