Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race
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A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia would permit the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium. This has sparked fears in Israel that it could trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The agreement raises concerns about regional proliferation and security dynamics.
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US-Saudi deal allows Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and build reactors.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using American technology.
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Israelis fear the deal could ignite a Mideast arms race.
The Straits Times- US-Saudi deal allows Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and build reactors.
- Israel fears this could spark a regional arms race.
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Loaded language removed<p>JERUSALEM, July 23 - A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia allowing the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium has fuelled fears in Israel of the start of an arms race in the Middle East.</p>
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Israelis fear the deal could ignite a Mideast arms race.
The Straits TimesThe United States and Saudi Arabia have a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using American technology.
The Straits TimesThe deal permits Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium.
The Straits Times