Exclusive: US-Saudi defence pact tied to Israel deal, Palestinian demands put aside

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives U.S. President Joe Biden at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2022. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Defence pact won't match Saudi wish for NATO-style deal U.S. source says pact could be like Bahrain agreement Washington may designate Saudi a Major Non-NATO Ally Deal with Israel could help reshape the Middle East Sept 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel...