‘Want Peace For Israelis And Palestinians’: Saudi Crown Prince Hints At Joining Abraham Accords
Washington: In a pivotal White House dialogue, US President Donald Trump engaged with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, delving into pressing matters of regional stability and economic synergy. Central to the talks was Riyadh’s prospective entry into the Abraham Accords, alongside prospective multibillion-dollar investments in American enterprises and the prospective transfer of advanced F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia.
Trump highlighted the Crown Prince’s favorable stance toward the Abraham Accords, the 2020-brokered pacts that normalized ties between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. Yet, Mohammed bin Salman underscored a critical caveat: any normalization must pave the way for a viable two-state resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian dispute.
Expressing cautious enthusiasm, Trump probed during the exchange, “I think you have a very good feeling toward the Abraham Accords?” The Crown Prince affirmed, “Yes, we want peace for the Israelis and the Palestinians.” This exchange, as relayed by Trump, underscores Riyadh’s conditional openness, prioritizing Palestinian aspirations without issuing a binding pledge.
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The Abraham Accords have reshaped Middle East dynamics by promoting economic integration, joint security efforts, and cultural bridges. Proponents hail them as breakthroughs in fostering stability; detractors, however, contend they marginalize Palestinian claims and erode unified Arab leverage for statehood.
Mohammed bin Salman characterized the session as a “healthy discussion” encompassing the accords and wider security concerns. He reaffirmed Saudi commitment to a two-state framework and hinted at bolstering relations with Israel, potentially broadening the normalization framework in the near term.
Beyond diplomacy, the leaders spotlighted commerce. Trump disclosed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to nearly $1 trillion in deals with US firms, spanning defense acquisitions, cutting-edge tech, energy collaborations, aviation projects, and even sports industry ventures. Negotiations on F-35 sales persist, tempered by Israeli apprehensions over shifting military equilibria in the region. The agenda also touched on exporting sophisticated AI semiconductors to Saudi Arabia, signaling deepened technological alliances.
This encounter arrives as the US navigates intricate Gulf partnerships, balancing Israeli security with Arab calls for equity. With the Abraham Accords’ expansion in play, the Riyadh-Washington axis could redefine peace prospects—or expose persistent rifts—in a volatile landscape.