The United States was holding talks with Saudi Arabia and Israel…

The United States was holding talks with Saudi Arabia and Israel regarding the normalization of relations between these Middle Eastern countries, said U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with the Financial Times (FT).

Consensus

Donald Trump claimed to have personally mediated talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel regarding normalization of relations.
Trump stated he spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about normalization.
Trump said the prospect of normalization is 'very appealing' to both countries.
The talks are focused on improving relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
The information was reported by Financial Times in an interview with Trump.

Points of divergence

Trump stated that the normalization of relations is possible, and that Saudi Arabia's willingness to engage depends on Israel not undermining Palestinian sovereignty. — interfax
Axios reported that Netanyahu wants to escalate tensions with Iran, while Saudi Arabia seeks de-escalation. — interfax
Trump clarified that the U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement is not linked to the normalization of relations with Israel. — interfax
Saudi Arabia may launch a large-scale military operation against the Houthi rebels in Yemen to lift the blockade on oil exports through the Red Sea. — vesti

Coverage (2 sources)

FT learned about Trump's personal attempt to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel — Интерфакс
Trump acted as a mediator in negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Israel — Вести

The United States was holding talks with Saudi Arabia and Israel…

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