US-Saudi nuclear deal signals Middle East betting on deterrence

A US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation deal is generating significant concern in Israel, which views it as a potential pathway for Saudi Arabia to acquire nuclear weapons. President Trump has asserted that the agreement includes a prohibition on uranium enrichment and mandates normalization with Israel. However, reports suggest that these conditions may not be fully secured within the deal's framework, potentially creating complications for its finalization. This situation could also influence ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations.

Separately, Lebanese lawyers have initiated legal action, filing a complaint requesting an investigation into banker Antoun Sehnaoui. The complaint alleges that Sehnaoui co-hosted a dinner in Washington attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lebanese law prohibits any transactions or dealings with Israeli citizens, making Sehnaoui's alleged involvement a potential violation of these statutes.