Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a major player on the world stage, increasing its pivot away from reliance on the US as its key international ally. The return of Donald Trump to the White House is welcomed by the Saudis, as his transactional foreign policy aligns with their current leadership. One of Trump's desired achievements is a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but the war in Gaza may complicate negotiations. The Saudis have rejected Trump's plan for Gaza and are working on an alternative plan with other Arab states. The resolution of these issues will impact the evolving relationship between Saudi Arabia and the US.