Saudi Arabia

Saudi journalist: 'Nobody is waiting for the Palestinians'

A prominent Saudi reporter doesn't believe Palestinian Arabs will play a significant role in his country's relationship with Israel.

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US negotiating deal among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians

Biden administration quietly mediating deal that could be a first step on the road to normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

'Normalization with Saudi Arabia a matter of time'

Rabbi Steven Burg, CEO of Aish Global, tells i24NEWS: Saudis are fascinated by what is happening in Israel.

AJC attends first ever multifaith gathering in Saudi Arabia

Historic gathering of leaders from the world’s religions takes place in Saudi Arabia, the first summit of its kind.

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Saudi Arabia to invest in Israel through Kushner's fund

Jared Kushner’s new private-equity fund plans to invest millions of dollars of Saudi Arabia’s money in Israeli startups.

Israel hopes US will mend ties with Saudi Arabia

Ambassador Michael Herzog expresses hope that US and Saudi Arabia fix their relationship.

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Saudis mock Biden in 'hilarious' SNL-style skit

A Saudi Arabian TV show mocked Biden, poking fun at his alleged mental decline, with Kamala Harris waking him up during the speech.

Truce begins in Yemen after 8 years of war

Houthi rebels & Saudi-backed coalition agree to peace talks to end conflict that has cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

Bennett condemns Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Prime Minister says Houthi attack "is further proof that Iran's regional aggression knows no borders".

Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities

Oil giant Aramco's distribution station in Jeddah hit by Houthi missiles, causing a fire in two storage tanks but no injuries.

Houthi missiles hit Saudi refinery

Houthi rebels fire missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, cause temporary drop in output.

Saudi Arabia executes four more people

This brings to 100 the number of executions in the kingdom since the start of the year.

Iran suspends talks with Saudi Arabia

The decision comes a day after Saudi Arabia executed 81 suspected terrorists.

Saudi Arabia executes 81 suspected terrorists

Saudi Arabia executes a record 81 people in one day for terrorism-related offences.

Saudi blogger released from prison after 10 years

Raif Badawi served a 10-year sentence after being convicted of insulting Islam and breaking Saudi Arabia's technology laws.

Saudi Crown Prince: We see Israel as a possible ally

Prince Mohammed bin Salman tells Atlantic Magazine: We do not want to see a weak nuclear deal with Iran.

Saudi Arabia: Israeli Arab arrested after video praising Israel

Bedouin from Rahat arrested in Saudi Arabia after video circulates showing him saying 'Israel is the best country in the world.'

Saudi Arabia looking to continue talks with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister says kingdom is looking to schedule a fifth round of direct talks with Iran.

Saudi coalition destroys Houthi telecommunication system

Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi system used to control drones following attack last week on Saudi airport.

Jared Kushner met Saudi Crown Prince during tour

Meeting focused on potential investments in field of renewable energy, sources say.

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'US committed to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks'

US President speaks to Saudi King about attacks by Houthi rebels and Iran's nuclear ambitions.

State Dept. okays potential weapons sales to Mideast allies

State Department approves potential weapons sales to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

NYT: Netanyahu OK'ed Saudi use of Pegasus software

When Saudi Arabia's license to use Pegasus expired, Bin Salman requested it renewed, and allowed Israeli planes to fly over Saudi territory.

US condemns Houthi missile attacks

US says missile attacks in UAE and Saudi Arabia are a "troubling escalation" of the conflict.

How an Israel victory can become a win for the region

The Palestinian Arabs sided with Saddam Hussein, Hezbollah and now the Houthis. The time has come for a Middle East paradigm shift. Op-ed.

Saudi Arabia: Two injured from missile fired by Houthis

Saudi-led coalition says two foreigners injured from ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels.

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen, as Saudi-led coalition denies it is responsible for those strikes.

Watch: Iranian commander says Saudis are actually Jews

Head of IRGC navy claims the Saudis are not really Muslims, but actually Jews.

Saudi ambassador: Hezbollah a threat to Arab security

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Beirut fires back after Nasrallah accused Saudi King of exporting Islamic extremism.

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia spreading extremist ideology

Hezbollah leader blasts Saudi King after he called on Lebanon to end Hezbollah's control of the country.

Saudi King: Iran should change its 'negative' behavior

Saudi King expresses concern over Iran's lack of cooperation with the international community.

Saudi Arabia: Iran and Hezbollah helping Houthis

Saudi-led coalition accuses Iran and Hezbollah of helping Yemen's Houthi rebels launch missiles and drones at the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia urges 'effective' approach to Iran

Saudi Crown Prince: It is important to have an effective and serious approach to Iran's nuclear and ballistic program.

US Senate backs missile sale to Saudi Arabia

Senate votes 62 to 25 against resolution that would have prohibited sale of 280 advanced air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia.

France arrests suspect in murder of Saudi journalist

French police arrest man suspected of being member of hit squad that murdered Jamal Khashoggi.

Lebanese Minister who angered Saudi Arabia to resign

Lebanese Information Minister expected to announce resignation after his comments resulted in diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia claims no cases of Omicron variant in country

Saudi Arabia says 'laxness' of other countries, refusal of some to get vaccinated to blame for emergence of new COVID variants.

Saudi Arabia welcomes Australia's Hezbollah blacklist

Saudi Arabia says decision by Australia to blacklist all of Hezbollah is important in enhancing international peace and security.

'Biden did everything to undermine defense pact against Iran'

'Coalition formed with Trump's encouragement, which served as unofficial regional defense pact, has evaporated,' senior UAE official says.

Report: Saudis pressured UAE to cancel energy deal with Israel

Saudi government pressured UAE to back off major solar energy deal with Israel and Jordan. The agreement was slightly reworded.

Three US Senators intent on blocking arms sale to Saudi Arabia

Senators Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Bernie Sanders announce move to block Biden's first major arms deal with Saudi Arabia.

State Department approves missile sale to Saudi Arabia

The deal is the first major arms sale to of Saudi Arabia under President Joe Biden.

Most American parents unaware of foreign money funding colleges

Poll finds American parents are concerned about the influence foreign money from non-democratic states may have on their kids' education.

Saudi FM: Palestinian state a prerequisite for normalization

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister reiterates Kingdom's position linking Palestinian state with normalization of ties with Israel.

Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'

Saudi Arabia says crisis with Lebanon is due to dominance of Iranian proxies, a reference to Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia expels Lebanese ambassador, recalls own envoy

Move follows video of Lebanon’s Information Minister describing war in Yemen as an aggression by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese org as a terrorist entity

Saudi Arabia classifies Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan association as terrorist entity due to support for Hezbollah.

Biden working to add Saudi Arabia to Abraham Accords

Biden administration working with Saudi Arabia on normalization of ties with Israel, USA concludes.

Iran: Talks with Saudi Arabia are 'on the right track'

Iran's Foreign Minister says it will take more time to restore bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia.

Study: Saudi textbooks contain much less anti-Semitism

IMPACT-se reports a "sea change" in the Saudi education system, although many anti-Semitic & anti-Zionist themes remain.

US delegation to Saudi Arabia brought up Khashoggi's death

Senior official says delegation brought up the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in talks with leading Saudi Arabian officials last week.

Birth of rare Arabian leopard cub offers hope for species

A rare Arabian leopard cub born in Saudi Arabia offers hope for its critically endangered species: Only about 200 remain in the wild,

US to help Saudi Arabia maintain its military helicopter fleet

State Department announces maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia's military helicopter fleet.

Why did the U.S. remove air-defense system from Saudi Arabia?

The U.S. removed its advanced missile defense systems from Saudi Arabia at a time the nation is facing increased threats from Iran.

Bomb-laden drone crashes into airport in Saudi Arabia

Houthis blamed after bomb-laden drone crashes into an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight people.

Saudis changing approach to Hamas? 69 terrorists arrested

Senior terrorists were apprehended by Saudi authorities in a move signalling a roundabout in the state's approach to Hamas.

'Any deal must ensure Iran will never have nuclear weapons'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says an emboldened Iran is acting in a negative manner around the Middle East.

Defying boycott trend, Saudi judoka competes against Israeli

Amid trend of judokas refusing to compete against Israelis, Saudi Arabian judoka faces off against Israeli at Olympics, and shakes her hand.

Israeli companies help Saudis despite spyware abuse concerns

Israeli companies continue operating in Saudi Arabia, despite kingdom's use of software to monitor dissidents, New York Times report says.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions threaten regional security

Saudi official expresses concern about increased nuclear activities by Iran.