The Israeli daily publishes new details of the US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement, stating that the deal permits uranium enrichment on Saudi soil.
Israel Hayom this morning (Wednesday) published new details of the US–Saudi civilian nuclear agreement, confirming that the deal permits uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. The report adds specificity to a story that has unfolded rapidly since the early hours.
The Zioneer’s coverage began at 05:15 Jerusalem, when Channel 12 reported the outline of a 30-year deal worth tens of billions of dollars, designed to give American companies a leading role. By 05:16, the Wall Street Journal confirmed that President Trump had signed approval for US companies to build civilian reactors. The New York Times reported at 05:56 that Trump had separated the deal from the requirement that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel. At 06:38, The Zioneer published details that US companies would build a uranium enrichment facility on Saudi soil, and that Congress would need a two-thirds majority to block the deal. By 07:23, US administration sources confirmed the finalized 30-year agreement, including enrichment on Saudi soil, with US companies building the infrastructure.
As The Zioneer reported on July 19, a draft agreement had already suggested that Saudi Arabia might be allowed to enrich uranium without full international safeguards. The Israel Hayom report now provides further confirmation of the enrichment provision.
The full text of the agreement has not been released, and the specific safeguards and oversight mechanisms remain unclear. The deal’s strategic implications for Israel and the broader region are still being assessed.
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