US-Saudi deal to normalize Israel ties may be on the way, Biden confirms
US officials have sought for months to reach what would be a historic agreement between the long-time adversaries but the Saudis have been resistant.
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, last July: Saudi Arabia is not able to give up the American defensive shield, and believes Israel has a role in securing this.(photo credit: MANDEL NGAN/REUTERS)ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERSUpdated: