Saudi Arabia puts Israel deal on ice amid war, engages with Iran, sources say

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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/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Summary Israel deal seen as step towards U.S. defence pact Normalisation deal could anger Arabs amid Mideast conflict Saudi crown prince, Iranian president speak for first time Saudi rebuffs U.S. call to condemn Hamas attack Gulf states fear consequences if conflict pulls in Iran RIYADH, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is putting U.S.-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two...