Trump stated that he would not "push" Israel and Saudi Arabia toward normalization, but expressed confidence that diplomatic relations between the two countries would be established "soon." ...
Dr. Mike Evans, a longtime support of Israel and a close advisor to Trump, said the IDF will have 'authorization to finish the job with a heavy fist, with no restraints' if the ceasefire breaks down ...
With a pending Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump returning as US president, Saudi Arabia's de facto leader must now decide whether to recognise Israel before a Palestinian state is created.