President Trump Calls on Saudi Arabia to Join Abraham Accords Recognizing Israel

In a wide ranging speech covering all the geo-political issues concerning every country in. the Middle East, President Trump called upon Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.

This needs to happen. If Trump makes good on all he has promised to the Saudis, military aid and aircraft, cutting edge AI etc, recognition of Israel is essential.

The package of agreements includes “extensive training and support to build the capacity of the Saudi armed forces, including enhancement of Saudi service academies and military medical services,” according to the White House. It also includes billions of dollars in investments in U.S. data centers.

President Trump: “It’s my fervent hope, wish and even my dream that Saudi Arabia…will soon be joining the Abraham Accords…it will be a special day in the Middle East…you’ll do it in your own time.” pic.twitter.com/GuQw69c8dX

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Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords recognizing Israel

By Steven Nelson, NY Post, May 13, 2025:

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump called on Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel during a speech to the oil-rich kingdom’s leaders on Tuesday — saying “you’ll be greatly honoring me” by doing so.

Trump frequently referred to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by name during his speech as the country’s de facto ruler watched from the front row.

“With the historic Abraham Accords that we’re so proud of, all the momentum was aimed at peace, aimed very successfully,” Trump said

“It’s been an amazing thing, the Abraham Accords, and it’s my fervent hope, wish, and even my dream that Saudi Arabia — a place I have such respect for, especially over the last fairly short period of time, what you’ve been able to do — but will soon be joining the Abraham Accords.”

Trump added: “I think it’ll be a tremendous tribute to your country, and it will be something that’s really going to be very important for the future of the future of the Middle East. I took a risk in doing them, and they’ve been an absolute bonanza for the countries that have joined the Biden administration did nothing for four years.”

Trump also used the speech to threaten Iran with “massive maximum pressure” and “drive Iranian oil exports to zero” if Tehran doesn’t agree to a new nuclear deal.

“The time is right now for them to choose is right now — we don’t have a lot of time,” Trump said.

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Also:

• The following represent just a few of the many transformative deals secured in Saudi Arabia:
  • Saudi Arabian DataVolt is moving forward with plans to invest $20 billion in AI data centers and energy infrastructure in the United States.
  • Google, DataVolt, Oracle, Salesforce, AMD, and Uber are committing to invest $80 billion in cutting-edge transformative technologies in both countries.
  • Iconic American companies including Hill International, Jacobs, Parsons, and AECOM are building key infrastructure projects like King Salman International Airport, King Salman Park, The Vault, Qiddiya City, and much more totaling $2 billion in U.S. services exports.
  • Additional major exports include GE Vernova’s gas turbines and energy solutions totaling $14.2 billion and Boeing 737-8 passenger aircraft for AviLease totaling $4.8 billion.
  • In the healthcare sector, Shamekh IV Solutions, LLC will be investing $5.8 billion, including a plant in Michigan to launch a high-capacity IV fluid facility.
  • Investment partnerships include several sector-specific funds with a strong emphasis on U.S. deployment—such as the $5 billion Energy Investment Fund, the $5 billion New Era Aerospace and Defense Technology Fund, and the $4 billion Enfield Sports Global Sports Fund—each channeling substantial capital into American industries, driving innovation, and creating high-quality jobs across the United States.
• Underscoring our commitment to strengthening our defense and security partnership, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed the largest defense sales agreement in history—nearly $142 billion, providing Saudi Arabia with state-of-the-art warfighting equipment and services from over a dozen U.S. defense firms.
  • The sales that we intend to complete fall into five broad categories: (1) air force advancement and space capabilities, (2) air and missile defense, (3) maritime and coastal security, (4) border security and land forces modernization, and (5) information and communication systems upgrades.
  • The package also includes extensive training and support to build the capacity of the Saudi armed forces, including enhancement of Saudi service academies and military medical services.
  • This deal represents a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s defense and regional security, built on American systems and training.
• The United States and Saudi Arabia celebrate these and many other deals today as a result of the growing momentum of the last four months. The total package has quickly built to more than $600 billion–the largest set of commercial agreements on record between the two countries.