Overview

• The US and Saudi Arabia are finalizing a defense pact that includes advanced US weaponry and security guarantees.
• Negotiations aim to curb Saudi arms purchases from China and limit Beijing’s influence in the region.
• The deal must align with US commitments to Israel, ensuring Israeli military superiority in the Middle East.
• The agreement is part of broader efforts to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, with implications for Palestinian statehood.
• Families of 9/11 victims are pursuing legal action against Saudi Arabia, complicating the geopolitical landscape.