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Israel Said to Press U.S. on Proposed Saudi Nuclear Program
(Times of Israel-Ynet News) Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asked White House National Security Council Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk for clarifications regarding a possible Saudi nuclear program during their meeting in New York on Tuesday. According to Army Radio, Gallant presented White House officials with a list of Israeli concerns over such efforts. The questions mainly concerned Saudi Arabia securing nuclear fuel enrichment for civilian purposes. Israeli officials wanted to understand the mechanisms for supervising Saudi nuclear activities, and what guarantees exist that it will not be diverted for military purposes. The Americans understand that Israel's security concerns are crucial for continuing the talks. Israel is also seeking clarifications regarding advanced weapons the U.S. could sell to Riyadh. An official statement from Gallant following his meeting noted the "importance of preserving Israel's qualitative military edge."