Trump urges Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel

The president said on July 24, 2026 that Saudi Arabia should normalise diplomatic ties with Israel and that any US nuclear agreement with Riyadh should depend on the kingdom joining the Abraham Accords. Reaction pending.

Nuclear pact tied to accords

The president framed normalisation as a precondition for deeper US-Saudi cooperation, linking a potential civilian nuclear pact to explicit diplomatic steps by Riyadh. Officials said the remarks reiterate a campaign-era stance and place public pressure on Saudi decision makers to move toward formal ties with Israel.

Analysts and diplomats will watch how Riyadh balances strategic ties with Washington against regional relations and domestic calculations. The statement increases the diplomatic cost of a standalone nuclear deal by making it contingent on a politically sensitive diplomatic shift, the company of officials said.

The remarks could reshape negotiation dynamics between Washington and Riyadh by adding a clear political lever to talks that have so far focused on safeguards and cooperation. Observers said the linkage may accelerate regional diplomatic outreach or harden positions if Riyadh views the demand as external pressure.

Watch for Riyadh's official response by July 31, 2026, and for any follow-up statements from US officials during that window. Those replies will signal whether the conditional linkage alters negotiation timetables or remains a rhetorical position.