Saudi Arabia's peace with Israel hinges on NATO-style defense pact with US
Washington could also sweeten any deal by designating Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, a status already given to Israel, the US source said.
US and Saudi Arabian forces conduct a closing ceremony for Exercise Friendship and Iron Hawk 14 on April 14th, 2014, near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia(photo credit: NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD/VIA FLICKR)ByREUTERSUpdated: