Top aide calls inclusion of Jewish state in planned rail and shipping network 'significant,' but stresses move not a 'precursor' to normalization with Saudi Arabia
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World leaders meeting at G20 summit; Israel could be part of initiative with rail links to Jordan and Saudi Arabia if it can clinch a normalization deal with the kingdom
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Jake Sullivan says sides have come to 'broad understanding of many of the key elements' of an agreement, but there's no framework or terms ready to be signed
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Deal, which could include Israel if it normalizes ties with Saudi Arabia, is one of several Biden using to coax countries away from China's grasp
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Recognizing that GOP support needed for deal to succeed, son-in-law and senator tell former president that this new normalization accord would be vindication of his Mideast policy
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Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman reviews FM Cohen's Bahrain trip and Tom Friedman's critique; legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon summarizes the AG-justice minister conflict
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Lamenting 'not normal' Israeli government, NYT columnist implores US president to only accept deal that includes Israeli concessions to Palestinians to keep two-state solution alive
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US Secretary of State discusses Iran, Abraham Accords, Palestinian issue with Israeli PM; talks West Bank tensions, efforts to preserve prospects for two-states with PA leader
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Official claims Israeli concessions to Palestinians not a central concern for Saudis and that Netanyahu's hardline government will ultimately fall in line to approve a deal
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Public broadcaster says meeting focused on Riyadh's demand for civil nuclear program as part of US-brokered deal; Netanyahu also said to hold deliberations on matter