Why US Wants Normalization of Saudi-Israel Relations & the Reason it is Taking So Long

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The United States on Monday denied a report in a Saudi-owned newspaper that Riyadh had frozen normalization talks with Israel because it refuses to rule out concessions to Palestinians. The US State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs denied such reports by saying, “The United States remains committed to furthering Israel’s regional integration, including through active diplomacy aimed at Israel-Saudi normalization. Talks are ongoing, and we look forward to further conversations with both parties.” According to a report in London-based Elaph newspaper, Saudi Arabia reportedly conveyed to the Joe Biden administration its decision to suspend discussions regarding the normalization of...