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Trump says Saudi Arabia must normalize Israel ties before nuclear deal is approved

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President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia requires the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel — a significant condition not previously mentioned as the deal was announced. There will be no enrichment of material under the agreement, he wrote on Truth Social, adding that the deal signed a day earlier pertains only to non-military use. Trump added that the deal is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords. Lawmakers and experts have raised concerns that the civil nuclear agreement could fuel nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.