Senator Graham Pushes for Israel-Saudi Normalization by Year-End

Graham warns that future U.S. administrations may struggle to secure Senate support for a defense treaty with Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is advocating for diplomatic ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia before President Biden's term ends.
The Biden administration aims to broker a normalization accord that includes U.S. security guarantees for Saudi Arabia.
Graham, close to Republican candidate Donald Trump, suggests that the next U.S. president may not secure the necessary Senate votes for a treaty.
Saudi Arabia requires the inclusion of a Palestinian state pathway in any deal, complicated by the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu views potential ties with Saudi Arabia as pivotal for regional stability and reconciliation.