Saudi Arabia

Jordan: Judaizing Jerusalem will bring violence and extremism

Jordanian, Saudi kings reiterate 'Palestinian right' to establish Jerusalem as capital of future 'Palestinian' state.

Saudi Arabia to open first movie theaters next year

For the first time in 35 years, Saudi Arabia allows cinemas to operate.

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Saudi Arabia says Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was "unjustified and irresponsible".

Saudi Arabia: Recognizing Jerusalem would hurt peace process

Saudi Ambassador to Washington warns Trump administration against recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of the state of Israel.

Report: Saudi peace plan favors Israel

Reports say Saudi Arabia offered Palestinian Authority noncontiguous state with limited sovereignty, gave PA Chairman two months to accept.

Does Israel really want this Xmas present?

Report: Saudi Arabia to abandon PA in favor of Israel

Former top Netanyahu adviser says Saudi Arabia willing to abandon PA in order to seal a deal with Israel against Iran.

Saudi FM: Lebanon can only flourish if Hezbollah disarms

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister accuses Hezbollah of "hijacking" Lebanon.

The Saudis invented Islamist terror, will they destroy it?

Will Israeli chess players make history in Saudi Arabia?

World Chess Federation pushing for Saudi Arabia to permit Israelis to participate in upcoming chess tournament in Riyadh.

Rouhani: Saudi Arabia covering up its defeats

Iranian President says Saudi Arabia presents his country as an enemy to cover up its defeats in the region.

'We have ties with a dozen Arab countries'

Israel's UN Ambassador says that Israel enjoys ties with many Arab countries who officially refuse to recognize Israel's existence.

Saudi crown prince vows to wipe terrorists from the earth

Saudi Arabia's crown prince hosts officials from 40 Muslim countries in first meeting of Islamic counter-terrorism alliance.

Iran blasts 'immature' Saudi crown prince

Iran fires back after Prince Mohammed Bin Salman calls Khamenei “the new Hitler of the Middle East”.

Saudi Crown Prince: Khamenei is the Middle East's 'new Hitler'

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Middle East learned from Europe that appeasement doesn't work, needs to confront Iran.

Saudi Foreign Minister: We have no relations with Israel

Saudi Foreign Minister denies reports his country is getting closer to Israel.

The Ten Commandments for Israeli negotiations with Saudi Arabia

Arab League: Hezbollah is a terror group

Arab foreign ministers refer to Hezbollah as a terrorist group, blast Iran's actions in the region.

Steinitz: We have ties with 'many' Arab states

Amid reports of ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, Energy Minister says Israel has covert ties with "many" Arab states.

Saudi FM: Hezbollah holding Lebanon hostage

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister demands Hezbollah disarm.

Hariri to travel to France this weekend

Lebanese Prime Minister who resigned to meet French President Macron in Paris after arriving from Saudi Arabia.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince will 'crush' Hezbollah with Israel

British newspaper reports Saudi King Salman will step down next week and announce his son as his successor.

Eizenkot to Skyrim:

'We have an opportunity to build a new coalition against Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Saudi newspaper, says Israel and Saudi Arabia see eye to eye on Iranian threat.

Lebanon's President Ayoun: We consider Hariri as detained

'Saad al-Hariri has not returned to Lebanon, so we consider him detained.'

PA: Saudis won't normalize ties with Israel without peace

PA official says Abbas was told by Saudi King there will be no normalization of ties with Israel before Israel-PA peace deal is reached.

Hariri: Chill, I'll be back home in two days

Lebanon's Prime Minister says in tweet that he will return home in the next two days.

Report: Saudi Arabia mulling normalization with Israel

Lebanese paper claims Saudi Foreign Ministry urging Crown Prince to normalize relations with Jewish state.

Watch: Iranian cleric threatens to shatter Saudi Arabia's teeth

Iranian cleric Ahmad Khatami blasts Saudi Arabia in a Friday sermon, threatens to "shatter its teeth to smithereens".

Arab League to discuss Iran

Arab League to meet at the request of Saudi Arabia to discuss alleged "violations" committed by Iran in the region.

Hariri: I will return to Lebanon 'very soon'

Saad Hariri who resigned as Lebanese PM refutes rumors that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia inciting Israel to attack Lebanon

Hezbollah leader says group is watching for Israeli attempts to attack Lebanon.

Tillerson and Saudi FM discuss corruption probe

Secretary of State speaks to Saudi Foreign Minister following crackdown on corruption in the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia and allies urge citizens not to go to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait advise their citizens not to travel to Lebanon, urge those who are there to leave.

Lebanon PM Al-Hariri being held hostage in Saudi Arabia

Senior Lebanese government official claims PM Sa'ad Al-Hariri being held in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon working to return him to his country.

Sisi to Iran: Stop meddling in the region

Egyptian President sides with Saudi Arabia, calls on on Iran to stop meddling in the Middle East, but stresses he is against war.

Iran: Saudi Arabia making a mistake by choosing Israel

Amidst escalation in Iran-Saudi tensions, Iranian President says it is a mistake for Saudi Arabia to choose US and Israel over Iran.

Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation for Iranian missile

Saudis say Houthi ballistic missile fired at Riyadh airport built in Iran, firing of missile an "act of war."

Saudi Arabia: Lebanon declared war on us

Saudi Arabia says it will treat Lebanon as if it declared war against it because of “aggression” by Hezbollah.

Report: Israel aligns with Saudis against Iran in Lebanon

Foreign Ministry instructs all Israeli embassies to appeal to host governments after Lebanese PM resigns, calls for support for Saudi Arabia

Saudi prince dies in helicopter crash

Helicopter crash kills Saudi Prince Mansour bin Muqrin and seven others, cause of crash unclear.

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia forced Hariri to resign

Hezbollah leader claims resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister was imposed on him by Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia arrests princes over corruption

Saudi Arabia arrests 10 princes and dozens of former government ministers amid a corruption probe.

Saudi minister: We need to unite against Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia threatens to 'chop off the hand' of Hezbollah, Iran, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah responds in kind.

Saudi Arabia behind US pressure on Israel to nix Jerusalem bill?

Report claims US pressure on Israel to shelve 'Greater Jerusalem Law' was result of lobbying by Saudi government.

Robot tells human: You've watched too many Hollywood movies

Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to robot, which says it feels 'honored' by the 'unique distinction.'

Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums

Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sports events in stadiums starting in 2018.

Kushner makes secret visit to Saudi Arabia

Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser makes unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia amid efforts for Israel-PA peace.

Saudi Arabia: We support Trump on Iran

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister backs Trump’s stance on Iran, says new sanctions would be welcome.

Saudi Arabia to return to 'moderate Islam'

Saudi crown prince pledges the kingdom will return to being moderate and open.

Saudi Arabia denies an official visited Israel

Saudi Arabia says reports several weeks ago that a senior prince secretly visited Israel were unfounded.

Saudi King praises Trump's Iran strategy

Trump and Saudi King Salman speak following Trump's announcement that he will not recertify Iran nuclear deal.

Attack on Saudi Arabia palace leaves two guards dead

US Embassy issues warning to American citizens in the area.

Ivanka celebrates end of Saudi Arabian driving ban

President Trump's daughter, advisor Ivanka Trump praises Islamic kingdom's ending of ban as 'step in the right direction'.

Saudi Arabia permits women to drive

New royal decree in Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive starting next June, ending notorious longtime ban.

Saudi cleric says women are 'quarter brained'

Saudi Arabian cleric banned for saying women should not be allowed to drive because they have a “quarter” of the brainpower of men.

New evidence Saudi government helped plan 9/11 attacks

Evidence submitted to court suggesting Saudi government aided preparations for 9/11 terror attacks.

Saudi Arabia vows to keep pressuring Qatar

Saudi Foreign Minister says his country will keep pressuring Qatar until it meets its demands.

Did a Saudi prince secretly visit Israel?

Member of Saudi royal family reportedly makes secret trip to Israel for high-level talks - despite his country's ban on Israelis.

Trump calls for diplomatic resolution to Qatar crisis

Trump speaks with Saudi King, urges diplomatic resolution to the crisis between Qatar and other Arab states.

Saudi crown prince discusses peace with Kushner

Saudi Arabia's crown prince meets U.S. delegation, discusses Israel-PA peace efforts.