A senior US official told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid (N12) that there are "historic opportunities" in the Middle East now, and that these will be discussed in meetings with Middle Eastern leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The official also said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was invited but his attendance was not possible due to constraints, according to a report on N12's the source.
A senior US official told Israeli journalist Barak Ravid (N12) that the administration sees "historic opportunities" in the Middle East and plans to discuss them in meetings with regional leaders on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The official added that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was invited but could not attend due to constraints. The briefing aligns with earlier reports that President Trump is preparing a Middle East summit in France, timing still unspecified. As The Zioneer reported at 17:31 today, Trump plans to convene separate meetings with the Emir of Qatar, Egypt's president, and the UAE president alongside the G7. The Saudi crown prince's absence — despite his central role in regional normalization and Iran deal diplomacy — was highlighted as a constraint, not a policy rift, according to the official. It remains unclear which other Middle Eastern leaders will attend the sideline meetings or what precise agenda items will be discussed, beyond the official's reference to "historic opportunities."
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