Tom Friedman: Biden, Not the Saudis, Conditions Israeli-Saudi Rapprochement on 2-State Solution
If Biden wants to push peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia through Congress, he’ll have ample Republican support.
Saudis: No Palestinian State No Normalization
The normalization of relations with the Saudis was one of the carrots the Biden administration has been dangling before the Israeli leadership.
Israel Reaffirms Anti-Nuclear Policy for Neighboring Countries
The Prime Minister’s Office clarified that Israel has not agreed to any of its neighboring countries having a nuclear program, without distinguishing between military and civilian programs.
Another US-Russian Ceasefire Deal for Syria, Again
Russia and the United States have agreed to work together to impose a cease-fire in Syria, again. Almost no one believes it will last: even their own allies.
US Says Israel-Saudi Peace still a Goal, but Riyadh Must Respect American Values
Going forward, the kingdom’s actions will determine how much of the two countries’ “ambitious” shared agenda can be achieved.
Report: Historic Meeting Between Netanyahu, Saudi Crown Prince In the Works
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his team have been mediating between Israeli and Saudi Arabia for the past few months, Israel Hayom reports.
Aramco Recovering Quickly from Drone Attacks, Saudis Join Gulf Maritime Coalition
Saudi Arabia has vowed to "confront and deal with this terrorist aggression."
While Trump Sours on Saudis, Germans, Europeans, Ban Arms Sales to the Kingdom
But Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, announced on Wednesday that his government plans to fulfill its arms sales contracts with Saudi Arabia despite his personal "dismay" over the journalist's killing.
Report: Jordanian King Arrests Brothers and Cousin Over Saudi, Emirati Ties
“His Majesty King Abdullah ... had sent Their Royal Highnesses letters in appreciation of their service after they were referred to retirement from the JAF."
Hillary’s Muslim Adviser Huma Abedin Leaving Anthony Weiner
Weiner was vehemently pro-Israel in Congress, and yet in 2010 he married Huma Abedin, a Muslim of Indian and Pakistani descent who was raised and educated in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi FM: Iranian Nuclear Program Threatens Entire Region
“The development of the Iranian nuclear program and the ballistic missile project endanger the entire region,” Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud tells an emergency meeting of the Arab League.
US Removes Iran, Hezbollah from National Intelligence Terrorist List
The US has removed both Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah, from the National Intelligence list of terrorism threats.
Report: Israel Seeking More US Military Aid
Israel is seeking an increase in U.S. military aid because of increasing security needs and new US sales of advanced weapons to Arab nations...
Jared Kushner Leads White House Delegation to Saudi Arabia, Qatar
It is also likely Kushner will discuss last Friday's assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh while in Riyadh.
Kuwait Joins Sunni Nations Cutting Ties With Iran
Kuwait has joined those who recalled their ambassadors from Iran over the crisis with Saudi Arabia.
Saudis Allow Future Israeli Flights in their Airspace, Direct Flights to Mecca
Many Arabs are reaping the benefits of the peace deal, Israelis not so much.
Netanyahu Directs Nuclear Experts to Find Saudis a Path to Enrich Uranium
Israeli officials are "quietly working" with the White House to develop a "US-run, uranium-enrichment operation" in the kingdom.
US Drone Kills Al Qaeda No. 2 ,Who Was Freed from Guantanamo
An American drone strike in Yemen has killed Al Qaeda’s number two terrorist, Said al Shehri, who was freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2007...
Saudis Seek to Reboot Temple Mount’s Status Quo With Peace Deal
The timing was not accidental when Saudi Arabia announced its ambassador to Jordan will also take on the roles of ambassador to the Palestinian Authority and consul general in eastern Jerusalem.
Saudi Journalists Encourage Judoka to Face Israeli Opponent in Olympics
Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”
Saudi Arabia Charges Iran with ‘Act of War’
Riyadh also says Lebanon appears to be declaring war on Saudi Arabia via aggression by Iran's proxy, Hezbollah.
Blow to Hamas: Saudi Clerics Declare Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization
The Muslim Brotherhood issued a statement rejecting the Saudi proclamation.
Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Relations
Tehran and Riyadh will reopen their embassies and restore diplomatic relations.
First-Ever Official Israeli Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia
The development comes amid a U.S.-led effort to persuade Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords.
Witholding Workers’ IDs a Form of Saudi Slavery
An estimated 7 million foreign workers live in Saudi Arabia, which does not recognize the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Update: US Enacts Carry-on Ban at 10 International Airports, Citing Terror Alerts
Many travelers take these items with them as carry-ons due to fears they may be stolen at some point in the baggage handling process.
Syrian Rebels Elect New Leader
The Syrian National Coalition, the main opposition organization fighting against the government in Syria, elected Ahmad Jarba as president following a run-off vote held...
Arab Bank Loses Appeal to Overturn Guilty Verdict on Hamas Terror Financing
Jordan's Arab Bank loses appeal to overturn guilty verdict by US District Court requiring it to pay damages to hundreds of US victims of Hamas terror.
Lebanon’s Sa’ad Hariri: ‘I Am Free, I Will Soon Return to Resign Legally’
"We cannot continue in Lebanon in a situation where Iran interferes in all Arab countries, and there's a political faction that interferes along with it."
Nasrallah: Israel and the Saudis Are Plotting My Assassination; Hezbollah Doubled Its Precision Missiles
According to the Hezbollah leader, Saudi Arabia has been instigating a US policy of assassinations since the war on Yemen had begun.