Trump reveals Israeli aid to Saudi Arabia – and hints at historic deal

US President Trump stated that Israel is assisting Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, and assessed that a normalization agreement is close. Meanwhile, new White House spokesperson Katie Zakaria was dismissed after five days due to a hesitant appearance and questions about her qualifications.

US President Donald Trump stated that Israel is assisting Saudi Arabia in the fight against the Houthis, and assessed that a normalization agreement between the countries may be closer than ever. Trump hinted at a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, but did not detail the nature of the Israeli aid or the timeline for the agreement. Meanwhile, the Trump administration faced embarrassment: new White House spokesperson Katie Zakaria was dismissed after just five days in the role. Behind the unusual departure are a hesitant appearance before journalists, questions about her law license, and disappointment in the president's office. The article does not include a response from Israeli or Saudi officials to Trump's statements.