US Considers Twin Defense Treaties to Achieve Israel-Saudi Arabia Normalization.

(Bloomberg) -- The White House is considering formal defense treaties with Saudi Arabia and Israel as part of its plan to get two of its closest allies in the Middle East to formally recognize each other, according to several people familiar with the matter. While many Senators are wary of any deal that obliges the US to defend Saudi Arabia, they would be more reluctant to reject a wider pact if such an action hurt Israel, said the people. [Extracted from the article]