A look at why the new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan–with the possible future inclusion of Egypt–is cause for concern in Jerusalem.

Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia say their new defense pact is about deterrence, but Islamabad’s defense minister quickly made clear who he sees as the common threat.

Washington’s nuclear offer to Riyadh is now tied to the real prize: Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing the Jewish state.

At first glance, it appears to be merely a civilian nuclear program for electricity generation. However, the American-Saudi agreement encompasses far more than just the construction of a nuclear power plant.

The terrorist organization’s decision to launch the Oct. 7 massacre was timed in part to thwart Saudi-Israeli normalization, say researchers.

If Riyadh ultimately enters into the Abraham Accords, the consequences would be significant and structurally enduring for the Jewish business community and the world at large.

Feigning interest in peace with Jerusalem has long been a tactic for extracting concessions from Washington and diverting attention from Riyadh’s extremism.

Jerusalem should be “pragmatic and not give more on normalization than what it’s worth,” says Mideast expert Efraim Inbar.

The premier said Jerusalem is tracking Saudi shifts, calling on Riyadh and other states seeking normalization not to align with forces opposed to peace and the Jewish state’s legitimacy.