Overview
- Negotiators are working to finalize a non‑treaty security pledge that U.S. officials say could be unveiled during the Nov. 18 White House meeting.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will have "some good agreements" ready to sign next week, with a few details still being tightened.
- Axios reports President Trump told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a recent call that, with the Gaza war ending, he expects steps toward normalization with Israel.
- Talks include major U.S. weapons sales, reportedly several dozen F‑35 fighter jets, alongside broader economic and investment arrangements, according to multiple reports.
- Saudi leaders reiterate that normalization hinges on a time‑bound pathway to Palestinian statehood, and any formal defense treaty would face significant hurdles in the U.S. Senate.