Lazar Focus: As US and Saudi Arabia shore up ties, is Israel left out?
Following the crown prince's state visit to the White House, diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman delves into the desert kingdom's vision for the future and the chances for its realization
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Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what’s behind the news that spins the globe.
Last week, US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in the White House, with several announcements made following the meeting. Among them were a $1 trillion investment by the Saudis into the US economy, the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, advancements in critical minerals cooperation, and an AI Memorandum of Understanding.
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Of course, the one announcement that Israel has been waiting for — Saudi normalization — did not come.
This week, we learn about the rise of the crown prince and how he’s transformed his country.
We talk about how the gains in Washington correspond with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and whether normalization with Israel is still on the table.
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