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News and updates about Saudi Arabia

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Iran blames Saudi Arabia, US, for Tehran terror attacks.

Iran: US gave green light to terror attacks

Arab states blacklist entities associated with Qatar

Muslim Brotherhood leader Yusuf al-Qaradawi among 59 individuals blacklisted by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain.

Arab states blacklist entities associated with Qatar

Hamas rejects Saudi claim that it is a terror organization

Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood blast Saudi Arabia's demand that Qatar stop sponsoring them.

Hamas rejects Saudi claim that it is a terror organization

Iran's Guards says Saudi Arabia behind deadly attacks in Tehran

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Iran's Guards says Saudi Arabia behind deadly attacks in Tehran

Iran blames Saudi Arabia for attacks in Tehran

Iranian Revolutionary Guard blames Saudi Arabia for deadly attacks on parliament and shrine in which at least 12 were killed.

Iran blames Saudi Arabia for attacks in Tehran

McMaster, MEATO and the war against Iran and ISIS

McMaster, MEATO and the war against Iran and ISIS

Did Russian hackers cause rift with Qatar?

According to US reports, Russian hackers planted disinformation in Qatar state news agency, leading to crisis between Arab world and Qatar.

Did Russian hackers cause rift with Qatar?

'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'

Defense Min. says attempts to renew political talks with PA should not be linked to desire to strengthen ties with Arab states.

'Relations can be improved - regardless of the Palestinians'

Saudi Arabia closes Al Jazeera offices

Move comes after 5 Sunni Arab States cut off diplomatic relations with Qatar over its support for terrorism.

Saudi Arabia closes Al Jazeera offices

A fissure in the Arab world

Sunni Arab countries say Qatar supports terror, break ties.

A fissure in the Arab world

'I work for my colleagues, for the American people'

Trump’s Hebrew translator lets the president’s words speak for themselves.

'I work for my colleagues, for the American people'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Saudi Arabia continues blocking Qatari news site, slams refusal to isolate Iran; Iran warns Saudi Arabian government 'will be annihilated.'

Rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar to widen?

Several Arab countries block Al-Jazeera website

Website of Qatari-owned television network blocked in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

Several Arab countries block Al-Jazeera website

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel needs to have realistic expectations, says Trump promised his voters - not Israel - to move Embassy.

'There was no promise to move the Embassy'

'Trump did a great thing'

Efrat's rabbi points out President's true achievement: 'Succeeded in uniting Sunni countries against terrorism; we are no longer isolated'.

'Trump did a great thing'

'Israel's military edge will not be compromised'

Senior American official seeks to calm Israeli concerns over arms deal signed between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

'Israel's military edge will not be compromised'

Israel is waiting for President Trump

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Israel is waiting for President Trump

Israeli officials concerned about US-Saudi military deal

Israel Ministers worry $110 billion deal between President Trump and Saudi Arabia could erode Israeli's qualitative edge.

Israeli officials concerned about US-Saudi military deal

Trump: Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorist organizations

President Trump slams Islamic terror groups in first speech abroad since inauguration, expresses hope for regional efforts against terror.

Trump: Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorist organizations

Ivanka's rabbi: I didn't permit them to fly on Shabbat

Rabbi who converted Ivanka Trump denies granting couple permission to fly on Shabbat, calls rumors 'fake news.'

Ivanka's rabbi: I didn't permit them to fly on Shabbat

Feiglin: Tell Trump 'no thanks'

Former Likud MK says Trump is arming Saudi Arabia with weapons which may be used against Israel.

Feiglin: Tell Trump 'no thanks'

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.

Saudi Arabia 'optimistic' about Trump's peace efforts

A Sabbath meal of fruit and crackers

President Trump's Chief Legal Adviser is a religious Jew - who stayed in his Saudi Arabia hotel room on Friday night.

A Sabbath meal of fruit and crackers

Trump takes part in traditional ardha dance in Saudi Arabia

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

Trump takes part in traditional ardha dance in Saudi Arabia

WATCH: Trump will 'unite civilized world against terrorism'

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

WATCH: Trump will 'unite civilized world against terrorism'

Deals in hundreds of billions signed in Riyadh

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

Deals in hundreds of billions signed in Riyadh

Trump to unveil new peace plan?

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

Trump to unveil new peace plan?

Saudi Arabia, U.S. blacklist Hezbollah leader

Saudi Arabia and the United States blacklist Hashem Safieddine, president of Hezbollah's executive council.

Saudi Arabia, U.S. blacklist Hezbollah leader

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner fly to Saudi Arabia - on Shabbat

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.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner fly to Saudi Arabia - on Shabbat

UN to jailed Islamic dissidents: "You will love it"

UN  to jailed Islamic dissidents: "You will love it" 

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia omits Trump Israel visit

Rep. Eliot Engel calls out Embassy in Saudi Arabia for posting video that edited out mention of Trump's visit to Israel.

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia omits Trump Israel visit

Saudi dad names baby girl after Trump's Jewish daughter

Saudi father names baby girl 'Ivanka' challenging colleagues who tell him government won't approve the name.

Saudi dad names baby girl after Trump's Jewish daughter

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

Iran’s defense minister threatens to leave no part of Saudi Arabia untouched if Riyadh "does anything ignorant".

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia

'Ladies first'

Journalist enters the Saudi political system to fight for women's rights.

'Ladies first'

Report: Iran gives $600 million to Hezbollah

According to the report, the aid included funds from the US and other countries.

Report: Iran gives $600 million to Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia welcomes Trump visit

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Trump's upcoming visit will enhance cooperation between the United States and Muslim countries.

Saudi Arabia welcomes Trump visit

Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia after the Saudi deputy crown prince rules out dialogue with Tehran.

Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Merkel won't wear headscarf in Saudi Arabia

German Chancellor chooses not to wear headscarf during talks with the Saudi king.

Merkel won't wear headscarf in Saudi Arabia

Saudi official: Iran planned to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm against Iranian interests in Yemen continues.

Saudi official: Iran planned to take over Yemen

Islamic compassion:

Saudi man condemned to death for blaspheming inventor of Islam

Ahmad al-Shamri, in his 20's, loses two appeals after arrest for blasphemy; recorded denouncing Islam founder on social media.

Saudi man condemned to death for blaspheming inventor of Islam

One for Ripley's: Saudi Arabia on UN Gender Equality Commission

Believe it or not: Saudi Arabia, ranked 134th out of 145 for gender equality in 2015, is to join the UN Commission on Status of Women.

One for Ripley's: Saudi Arabia on UN Gender Equality Commission

Egyptian court allows transfer of islands to Saudis

Egyptian court rules that decision to block transfer of Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia is void.

Egyptian court allows transfer of islands to Saudis

Trump to meet top Saudi prince

Saudi Arabian Deputy Crown Prince to visit Washington, speak with Trump on energy prices, Middle East conflicts.

Trump to meet top Saudi prince

Comic-Con comes to Arabia

Saudi Arabia hosts its first Comic-Con event with hopes of boosting local economy.

Comic-Con comes to Arabia

Iran blasts cooperation between Israel, Saudi Arabia

Tehran slams Islamic 'collaboration' with Jewish state to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions, efforts to destabilize region.

Iran blasts cooperation between Israel, Saudi Arabia

'Iran knows where the red lines are, if they are drawn clearly'

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister speaks about Iranian threat and what he expects from Trump.

'Iran knows where the red lines are, if they are drawn clearly'

Watch: Saudi naval vessel attacked by rebels

A Saudi warship is attacked as onlookers shout 'Death to America, death to Israel.'

Watch: Saudi naval vessel attacked by rebels

Trump and Saudi King agree to fight terrorism

U.S. President and Saudi King speak for over an hour by telephone, agree to step up cooperation.

Trump and Saudi King agree to fight terrorism

Egyptian court upholds ruling on transfer of Red Sea islands

Egypt's top administrative court upholds a ruling voiding a government agreement to hand the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia.

Egyptian court upholds ruling on transfer of Red Sea islands

Saudi security forces kill two suspected terrorists

Saudi security forces shoot and kill two suspected jihadists during a police operation in the capital Riyadh.

Saudi security forces kill two suspected terrorists

German minister refuses to cover her head in Saudi Arabia

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen refuses to wear traditional Muslim attire in Riyadh. Saudi Arabians take to Twitter to condemn.

German minister refuses to cover her head in Saudi Arabia

Saudi prince: Let women drive

Member of the Saudi royal family calls for an end to the longstanding ban on women driving.

Saudi prince: Let women drive

Egypt's president supports Syrian army

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he supports the Syrian military, putting him at odds with Saudi Arabia.

Egypt's president supports Syrian army

Saudi official: Trump shouldn't scrap Iran deal

Former Saudi intelligence chief says Trump shouldn't scrap Iran nuclear deal but instead take it to task for its “destabilizing activities”.

Saudi official: Trump shouldn't scrap Iran deal

Saudis delay transfer of money to PA

PA says Saudi Arabia has failed to transfer its monthly financial aid for seven straight months.

Saudis delay transfer of money to PA

Saudi Arabia foils soccer stadium attack

Saudi Arabia arrests eight suspected terrorists plotting killings and a car bombing.

Saudi Arabia foils soccer stadium attack

The world's nostalgia for a gendarme

The world's nostalgia for a gendarme

Saudi Arabia: 9/11 bill could have 'disastrous consequences'

Saudi Arabia warns against United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom, after Congress overrides Obama's veto.

Saudi Arabia: 9/11 bill could have 'disastrous consequences'

Obama blasts Congress for overriding veto of 9/11 bill

President Obama says Congress move to override his veto of 9/11 bill was political.

Obama blasts Congress for overriding veto of 9/11 bill

Congress rejects Obama's veto of 9/11 bill

For the first time in Obama's tenure, Congress overwhelmingly rejects his veto of a bill. 9/11 victims will now be permitted to sue Saudis.

Congress rejects Obama's veto of 9/11 bill