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News and updates about 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.
Qatar files legal complaint against boycott
Qatar files complaint with World Trade Organization against trade boycott by four Arab countries.
Arab countries ready for dialogue with Qatar
Bahrain's foreign minister says four countries boycotting Qatar are ready for dialogue, if it agrees to certain demands.
Arab countries add to Qatar-related blacklist
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain add nine entities and nine individuals to blacklist over alleged links to Qatar.
Ya'alon: No chance of permanent agreement with PA
Former Defense Minister tells Saudi newspaper Abbas is an irresponsible leader who disappoints Arab allies.
Saudi Arabia executes four terrorists
Saudi Arabia executes four people convicted of terrorism in Qatif in the eastern part of the kingdom.
Qatar and the Saudis – getting ready for the next round
Countries boycotting Qatar rescind their demands
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Bahrain rescind their 13 demands of Qatar, vow more measures against it.
Head of Revolutionary Guards blasts 'terrorist' Saudi Arabia
Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards describes rival Saudi Arabia as a "terrorist state".
Qatar responds to Gulf states' demands
Qatar responds to list of demands from countries that severed ties with it.
Trump hints at peace progress
US President tweets about talk with Saudi King, says 'interesting things happening' on subject of peace.'
Saudi Arabia and four allies extend deadline for Qatar
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt give Qatar 48 more hours to comply with their demands.
Senator blocks arms sales to Gulf States
Bob Corker announces he will block arms sales to Gulf states over crisis with Qatar.
Saudi Arabia foils attack on Mecca mosque
Saudi security forces foil attack targeting the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Sunni states present demands to Qatar
13 point list of demands includes end of funding for terrorist groups, end of relations with Iran, and closing of Al Jazeera.
Iran: Appointment of Saudi crown prince a 'soft coup'
Iranian state media criticizes appointment of Mohammed Bin Salman as crown prince and successor to Saudi Arabia's King Salman.
Saudi power realignment may favor Israel
Muhammad bin Salman, the son of King Salman of Saudi Arabia appointed to replace deposed Crown Prince, King's nephew Muhammad bin Nayef.
