Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US leaders in Washington on November 18, 2025, days after the UNSC cleared an International Stabilisation Force for Gaza. The visit focused on Gaza ceasefire stability, defence ties, major investments, and the future of Saudi–Israel normalisation.

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• Visit followed UNSC approval for ISF deployment in Gaza.
• Saudi priorities: Gaza ceasefire success and security guarantees.
• US sought Saudi investments and progress on Abraham Accords.
• Gaza ceasefire holding since Oct 10 under Trump’s 20-Point Plan.
• ISF, Hamas disarming, and Gaza governance are key next steps.
• US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia in Israel-level configuration.
• Saudi gains “Major non-NATO Ally” status; SDA signed.
• Civil nuclear cooperation deal signed; no uranium enrichment allowed.
• AI, minerals, and supply-chain agreements deepen economic links.
• $1 trillion Saudi investment pledge for US sectors announced.
• No iron-clad security guarantees; normalisation with Israel remains uncertain.
• Regional concerns: fragile Gaza peace, unclear ISF logistics, Iran’s rebuilding.