US, Saudi Arabia progressing on deal to normalize ties with Israel - Blinken
Blinken says the US and Saudi Arabia are making "good progress" on normalization talks with Israel, but no timeline has been given. Discussions include a mutual defense pact.
US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken arrives for the Summit for Democracy, in South Korea this week. The gradual shift in the historic US-Israel alliance has been partly influenced by a greater influence given to the State Department under Blinken, the writer maintains. (photo credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: