Assad urges Arab leaders to seize opportunity for Middle East transformation.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reiterated his commitment to Palestinian statehood at the Arab League summit, stating that the Palestinian issue remains the central issue for Arab countries and is at the top of the kingdom's priorities. The comments come as the US pushes for a normalization deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, despite Arab neighbors expressing discontent with Israel's new hardline government and antagonistic policies towards the Palestinians. Riyadh has reportedly asked the US to green-light its development of a civilian nuclear program in exchange for normalizing relations with Israel, among other demands.