Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race

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An anticipated U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement has raised concerns in Israel about a potential regional arms race. Israeli officials are divided, with some downplaying the risks while critics warn it could encourage neighboring countries to develop nuclear weapons.

An Israeli minister sought to downplay the deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.

World Security Conflict Politics nuclear deal U.S.-Saudi relations Israel regional arms race nuclear proliferation Middle East

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