Israel - Saudi Arabia NOV 16, 2025
Trump presses Riyadh to normalize ties with Israel
President Trump told Mohammed bin Salman he wants progress on a deal ahead of the crown prince’s visit to the White House
U.S. President Donald Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he expects the kingdom to normalize ties with Jerusalem now that Washington brokered a ceasefire in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday.
The conversation took place over the phone last month, following the Gaza peace summit that was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct. 13, two U.S. officials were cited as saying under condition of anonymity.
Prince Mohammed is scheduled to meet with Trump in the White House on Tuesday, and the normalization issue is expected to be raised in the talks.
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