On July 23, Netanyahu’s office stated that Saudi recognition of Israel would mark a significant step toward Middle East peace, following a July 22 US-Saudi announcement of a civilian nuclear programme deal. Trump indicated the nuclear agreement would require Riyadh to normalize relations with Israel. The statement referenced the Abraham Accords, under which Israel established ties with the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco, while Sudan signed but never ratified or implemented the agreements and later entered civil war.