Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties

AI Summary

US President Donald Trump announced that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on Saudi recognition of Israel, disrupting the agreement shortly after its signing. Saudi Arabia has historically resisted the Abraham Accords due to its stance on a Palestinian state, especially in the context of ongoing Gaza conflict tensions.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel -- throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after it was signed. Riyadh has long resisted joining the so-called Abraham Accords with Israel, insisting especially after the Gaza conflict on a pathway to a Palestinian state. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.