Trump says Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalizing relations with Israel. Here's what we know

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, a move that Saudi Arabia has long rejected.

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