In our Middle Eastern neighborhood — one that constantly swings between hope and threat — it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow at reports that the Trump administration is considering a security agreement with Saudi Arabia even without requiring full normalization with Israel. The public is ready; the question is whether the leadership will rise to the challenge.

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