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- 1Saudi Arabia Weighs Developing Nuclear Weapon, US Officials Say▼Report: Saudi Arabia Mulls Developing Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Officials Say
A new report citing US officials says Saudi Arabia is weighing the development of a nuclear weapon. The claim, published by Haaretz, would mark a major shift for the kingdom, which has long pushed for civilian nuclear capabilities amid regional rivalry with Iran. US officials' comments on the matter are drawing close attention given the strategic ties between Washington and Riyadh.
- 2Netanyahu's UN speech criticized for ignoring Israel's moral crisis●Opinion | Netanyahu's UN speech on 'barbarity' ignores Israel's own moral crisis
Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, framing the conflict around what he called barbarity. In an opinion column, Haaretz argues the speech glossed over what it describes as Israel's own moral crisis, saying the prime minister failed to reckon with the conduct of his government and its military campaign. The piece has sharpened debate over Israel's standing on the world stage.