In a significant move for U.S.-Saudi relations, President Trump is pulling out all the stops to welcome the Saudi Crown Prince, MBS, for his first White House visit since the Khashoggi killing. As the two leaders prepare to meet, discussions center around potential normalization of ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, particularly following the recent Gaza war. However, there are headwinds for Trump in persuading MBS to agree to these terms, with the Crown Prince reportedly linking normalization to specific requests from the U.S. Furthermore, as Saudi Arabia unveils a bold economic shift and prepares to host an investment summit during the visit, the stakes for U.S.-Saudi relations and regional security are at an all-time high. Despite optimism, analysts warn that true normalization might remain elusive without a clear roadmap for a Palestinian state. The visit is seen as a rare opportunity for Israel as well, with expectations high for advances in defense agreements and discussions around the F-35 deal.