The Saudi demands for security guarantees and nuclear aid are among the daunting obstacles to a deal, as some Washington lawmakers will likely oppose those measures. There remains caution in Riyadh about striking a deal that would come under fire in the Arab world and exacerbate tensions with Iran, according to the report.
Support in Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world for openly embracing Israel has also cooled in recent weeks as violence surges in the region and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presses ahead with judicial-law changes that have triggered protests, some of the sources told The Wall Street Journal.
Biden administration officials and some Saudi officials say that Israel will have to do something to address Palestinian Arab aspirations for independence. Those involved in the talks said a deal could be reached if Israel agrees to take a modest step—such as holding peace talks with the Palestinians Arabs, which have been frozen for nearly a decade.
The Saudi demands of Washington are another obstacle, however, according to The Wall Street Journal. READ MORE
