美政府欲售沙特F-35战机 以色列要求安全担保

Core Points - The U.S. plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, which has been in discussion for months, raising concerns about Israel's military advantage in the region [1][2] - Saudi Arabia may seek to purchase up to 48 F-35 jets, potentially becoming the first country in the Middle East to acquire them, aside from Israel [1] - The U.S. has a long-standing policy to maintain Israel's military superiority over other Middle Eastern countries, complicating the sale to Saudi Arabia [1][2] - Israeli officials have indicated that normalization of relations with Saudi Arabia is a prerequisite for the F-35 sale, and they may seek additional security guarantees from the U.S. [2][3] - The sale could face opposition in the U.S. Congress, which may require assurances that it will not undermine Israel's military position [2] - The normalization talks between Saudi Arabia and Israel have stalled following the recent escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict [3] - A potential civil nuclear cooperation agreement and significant investments in U.S. AI infrastructure are also on the agenda during the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to the U.S. [3]