Concern in Israel: US may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium
In recent days, concern has been growing within Israel's security establishment regarding the talks currently taking place between the United States and Saudi Arabia. At the center of the concern is the possibility that Washington will allow the Saudi Kingdom to establish a uranium enrichment facility on its soil as part of a broader agreement between the countries.
Political sources in Israel clarify that there is no principled objection to the development of a nuclear program for civilian purposes only, such as energy production. However, Israel expresses firm opposition to the establishment of an independent enrichment facility within Saudi Arabia, fearing that this would lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East region.
The issue is at the top of the agenda in diplomatic discussions between Jerusalem and Washington. Israel is working with the American administration to ensure that any future agreement includes strict oversight and prevents the Saudis from obtaining capabilities that could potentially be converted for military use in the future.
This development comes against the backdrop of United States efforts to promote normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The American administration is attempting to balance the desire to strengthen regional ties with the need to maintain Israel's security and the global policy of nuclear non-proliferation.