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Trump says Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal hinges on the kingdom normalizing Israel ties NPRTrump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel The Washington PostFor South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard The New York TimesTrump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel PBS
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Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump BBCTrump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel The Washington PostLeavitt deflects questions about new conditions on Saudi nuclear deal The HillOil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn't Short on Energy. Here's Why It Wants to Go Nuclear. The New York Times
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Opponents warn that a U.S.-Saudi deal could be a step toward the kingdom building an atomic bomb. But there are other reasons for the world's largest oil exporter to diversify its energy mix.
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Israeli officials greeted the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the agreement.
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The agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia gives American companies priority access to nuclear reactors and fuel to Saudi Arabia. It's expected to last decades and be worth billions of dollars.
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The Trump administration is expected to announce an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent the development of weapons.
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