Commodities
US Deal with Saudi Arabia Leaves Israel Scrambling
A recent deal between the US and Saudi Arabia has been widely criticized by Israel, with some arguing it marks a significant blow to Israeli strategy.
The agreement allows for Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear program but does not include provisions for enrichment on Saudi soil. This could potentially allow Riyadh to claim a symbolic victory without actually pursuing nuclear capabilities.
Israel had long sought a deal that would tie normalization with Israel to cooperation on the nuclear front, but it seems this opportunity has been squandered.