Reported about 1 year ago
According to officials from the US and Saudi Arabia on June 10, 2024, the Biden administration is set to forge a historic Defense Treaty with Saudi Arabia, signaling US commitment to assist in defending the kingdom, with hopes to encourage Riyadh to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. The success of this diplomatic effort hinges on Israel’s commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state, and the swift resolution of the Gaza conflict. The treaty marks a significant shift in the Biden administration’s foreign policy, particularly in light of Biden's past criticisms of Saudi Arabia for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This agreement, which would be the first legally binding joint defense treaty for the US since the revision of the US-Japan security pact in 1960, also signifies the first time the US has entered such an agreement with an authoritarian state.
Source: YAHOO