Saudi Arabia 'optimistic' about Trump's peace efforts
Saudi Foreign Minister says the kingdom is optimistic about Trump’s ability to broker peace between Israel and PA.
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Saudi Foreign Minister says the kingdom is optimistic about Trump’s ability to broker peace between Israel and PA.

Saudi Arabian King Salman dances with US President Donald Trump in traditional ardha dance on Saturday night.

In weekly address, President Trump says first presidential trip aims to unite world against terrorism, calls PM Netanyahu a 'good friend.'

General Electric and Lockheed Martin sign deals, and Saudi Arabian Oil says it will enter into $50 billion deal with US.

New initiative will have Israel and PA talking for 12-16 months without stopping construction in Judea and Samaria, says report.

President Trump and his wife board Air Force One as they make their way to Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican, Belgium and Italy.

Police undergo security exercises alongside Secret Service agents to prepare for President Trump's visit to Israel next week.

President Trump to land in Israel next week. Deputy Minister Michael Oren: I hope Trump can revive the peace process.

Palestinian Authority delegation reportedly told President Trump its infrastructure demands for Israel, including airport in Samaria.

Trump's Orthodox Jewish daughter and son-in-law join him on trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Rome, get rabbi's approval for Shabbat flight.

President speaks with Israel Hayom ahead of first state trip to Israel, says he may visit Western Wall with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Trump officials say Jewish Home chief is a 'marked man' after he said PM needs to make Trump understand embassy must be moved.

PA official Riyad al-Malki says Abbas was assured by Trump he will solve Israel-PA conflict in a year.

President Trump denounces special counsel investigation into alleged links between his campaign and Russia.

US official says President Trump will reiterate request that Israel 'hold back on settlements' during his first visit next week.

Pro-Israel group claims new Trump administration National Security Council advisor hostile to Israel, sympathetic to Hamas terror regime.

Hundreds of officials, a red carpet 80 meters long, flags, tribunes, and more await the US president upon his landing at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Once anti-Trump conservative National Review contributing editor clears Trump.

Jordanian sources claim Israel has no spies in ISIS who could have provided intelligence allegedly shared with Russia by Donald Trump.

White House official denies reports President Trump had decided to leave US Embassy in Tel Aviv. 'Decision will be made after Israel trip.'

Staff planning Trump's visit to Israel agree with the PA that he will meet Abbas in Bethlehem instead.

Trump to interview four candidates for FBI Director, including Joe Lieberman.

White House official says Trump has decided it is not "wise" to move the Embassy to Jerusalem at this time.

Russian president Putin says President Trump did not transfer any classified info to Russia and offered transcript of meeting to Congress.

New London to host President Donald Trump today, Wednesday when he addresses graduates at the Coast Guard Academy

MK Smotrich calls on PM to insist that Israeli officials accompany US President to Western Wall, vows to have MKs at site during visit.

Rumours have proliferated about the reason for the cancellation of President Trump's visit to Masada. Is the decision due to the weather?

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the deadline for the White House to renew the Iran nuclear deal. President Trump campaigned against it.

Group of 60 US organizations pressures Trump to move Embassy to Jerusalem with no delays or preconditions.

Former Mossad chief says Trump's actions may endanger Israel, warns against tempting US in the future.

Israeli official says 20-minute call was not about intelligence leaks to Russia.

US Ambassador to Israel speaks about the US position on the Western Wall, Jonathan Pollard, and moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

New US Ambassador to Israel says Trump is coming to Israel with no 'pre-prepared plan or road map.'

American officials say the life of a spy placed inside ISIS is at risk after Trump disclosed classified information to Russia.

Unnamed Israeli intelligence officials confirm Israel shared specific intelligence with the U.S. regarding ISIS.

Defense Secretary says he's not worried that Trump may have disclosed classified information to Russia.

Senior US officials convey messages to Israeli counterparts that Trump government committed to transfer embassy, but patience needed.

Over 100 family members of Israelis killed in Arab attacks ask to meet with US President Donald Trump during his visit to Israel next week.

US officials say Israel was source of information on ISIS threat that US President shared with Russian representatives.

Gen. McMaster officially confirms that Donald Trump will be the first sitting US President to visit Western Wall without Israeli leaders.

'As President I wanted to share with Russia (at an openly scheduled W.H. meeting) which I have the absolute right to do,' he said.

Watch: US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman presents credentials to Israeli president, formally begins service in Israel.

Pressure mounting on Trump not to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, move embassy from Tel Aviv.

PA envoy to the United States welcomes Trump's peace push, says it must be based on a two-state solution.

Trump’s National Security Adviser makes clear that reports that Trump revealed classified information to Russia is false.

Turkey's president will come to Washington this week to sit down with President Trump. What does he really want from the US?

Officials claim Trump revealed highly classified information on ISIS to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.

Former National Security Adviser stresses that there has never been a doubt about Israel's position regarding the U.S. Embassy move.

According to reports prior to President's visit, American official said Wall not in Israeli territory, causing heated acrimony.

'Trump's coming to Jerusalem is very important; it's a sign that he's with us.'

Prime Minister's Office says Fox News report he asked President Trump not to move US embassy to Jerusalem is 'a lie.'

'Everyone I've spoken to in DC says Netanyahu told Trump not to move embassy at this time.'

New US Ambassador to Israel assumes post 1 week before visit of US president to Israel.

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

Billionaire and Republican donor Sheldon Adelson reportedly furious over comments by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on embassy move.

Israel Police, Shabak work together with US Secret Service in operation 'Blue Shield.'

'Trump promised to move the embassy to Jerusalem, and we expect him to follow through,' says Minister Uri Ariel.

Deputy Foreign Minister says it is 'essential' for peace that Jerusalem be recognized as unified capital of Israel.

Prime Minister's Office calls for transferring US embassy to Jerusalem, says it would end Arab claim that Israel is not sovereign in city.

Internal Security Minister says he's not surprised by President Trump's apparent backpedaling on embassy move, push for negotiations.
