Political and regional circles are closely watching the upcoming summit in Washington between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and United States President Donald Trump. Many observers believe the meeting could witness a major strategic deal capable of reshaping the Middle East and redefining future relations between regional states and the Israeli occupation.
The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported that political and security establishments within the Israeli occupation are monitoring the preparations underway in Washington, noting that the summit is viewed in Israel as a decisive juncture that may determine the future political landscape of the Middle East and the fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coming phase.
According to Maariv, the major deal being negotiated in the American capital covers highly sensitive files tied to the strategic interests of both Riyadh and Washington. Israeli sources cited by the newspaper claim that Saudi Arabia is seeking to acquire nuclear reactors, advanced F-35 and F-15EX fighter jets, as well as sophisticated missile defence and strike systems. The package is being described as a deal that could invigorate the American economy while fundamentally reshaping the balance of power in the region.
Maariv added that discussions in Washington are not limited to military and economic dimensions but also extend to regional restructuring after the Gaza war. The Trump administration is reportedly working to convince Saudi Arabia to assume a leading role in Gaza’s reconstruction and in managing civilian affairs after the ceasefire. Washington views this phase as what it calls an “opportunity” to expand the Abraham Accords to include the Kingdom and potentially other states, including Syria.
The newspaper explained that Netanyahu is watching the summit’s outcomes with caution, especially amid deep coalition disputes over the conscription law and election timetables, in addition to escalating military developments in Gaza and the northern front. The Israeli political establishment believes that any Saudi openness to normalisation, or assumption of new regional roles, would trigger a strategic shift in the region and directly impact Israel’s internal political calculations.
In a related context, Maariv discussed remarks made by Syrian President Ahmad Al Shar’a following his meeting with President Trump at the White House. In an interview with the Washington Post, Al Shar’a affirmed that Syria still seeks a peace agreement with the Israeli occupation but insists on a complete withdrawal by Tel Aviv to the lines of June 4, 1967.
Al Shar’a added that Syria had already engaged in direct negotiations with the Israelis and that preliminary understandings had been reached. However, he stressed that “upholding full Syrian sovereignty” remains an absolute condition for any future agreement.
Maariv concluded that these developments, from the Saudi American summit to the Syrian president’s statements, reflect a wide-scale reconfiguration of regional power dynamics. Israel is watching closely, anticipating whether the coming Tuesday might mark a historic turning point in the trajectory of regional and international relations.
