Saudi Arabia

Abbas urged not to dismiss Netanyahu's invitation

Editorial in Saudi Arabian newspaper appeals to PA chairman not to dismiss invitation for him to address the Knesset.

Senate to override Obama's veto of 9/11 victims' bill

Senate to vote on Wednesday to override veto of legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.

Senate clears the way for arms sale to Saudi Arabia

United States Senate votes 71 to 27 to kill legislation that would have stopped the sale of tanks and other equipment to Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia thwarts ISIS operations

Saudi security forces thwart ISIS-linked terrorist operations in the kingdom.

A joyous holiday and a sad world

Key rebel supporter Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria truce

Amid concerns that Syrian rebel forces will not accept truce, key rebel backer Saudi Arabia welcomes it, but warns that regime must comply.

Obama to veto 9/11 victims’ bill

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says President Obama is expected to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.

House approves 9/11-Saudi Arabia bill

House of Representatives approves legislation that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. Obama expected to veto.

House to vote on bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

House of Representatives to vote Friday on bill that would allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia in U.S. courts.

Saudi Grand Mufti: Iranians aren't Muslims

As tensions between the Muslim states rise, Saudi and Iranian religious leaders trade accusations and insults.

Turkey sides with Syria against Kurdish state

Turkish PM Binali Yildirim: "absolutely unacceptable" for any Kurdish entity to be established in northern Syria, or any other region.

Saudi media in pro-Jewish campaign

Series of articles appears to be preparing the ground for cooperation with Jewish state.

Saudi women, children, caught trying to join ISIS

Authorities returned three women and seven children to Saudi Arabia, after they attempted to cross into Syria to join ISIS.

Saudi judoka avoids facing Israeli in the Olympics

Saudi Arabian judoka Joud Fahmy forfeits first-round match, reportedly to avoid facing Israeli judo fighter Gili Cohen.

'The Saudis are stabbing the Muslim nation in the back'

Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran says Saudis are 'committing grave sin' by cooperating with Israel, claims US 'breaking promises' made in deal.

Unite the Middle East - through business

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, MK Erel Margalit outlines his plan for peace using the goal of making money.

Nasrallah blasts Saudi Arabia's 'normalization with Israel'

Hezbollah leader claims Saudi Arabia wants to normalize ties with Israel at the expense of the Palestinian Arabs.

Arab Joint List faction condemns Saudi delegation to Israel

Hadash party of Joint List chief Ayman Odeh slams landmark visit as part of Israeli-Saudi plot against Iran.

Former Saudi general meets Israeli officials in Jerusalem

Anwar Eshki meets foreign ministry Director-General Dore Gold, other Israeli officials, as part of rare visit to Israel.

Saudi Arabia bans 'Zionist' Pokemon

Saudi Arabia's top clerical body says Pokemon game is un-Islamic due to the fact that it promotes “global Zionism”.

Montreal ad banned 'lest it offend Muslims'

Political and economic factors have turned an advertisement about oil into an issue of free speech.

Saudi Arabia detains Turkish military attache to Kuwait

At Turkey's request, Saudi Arabia arrests Turkey's military attache to Kuwait at the Dammam airport.

Saudi official: Iran uses Hamas to cause regional instability

Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief accuses Iran of supporting Hamas and Islamic Jihad in order to cause instability.

US consulate targeted by suicide bomber in Saudi Arabia

Two wounded as suicide bomber strikes near US consulate in Saudi Arabia on 4th of July.

Egyptian court rejects deal to cede islands to Saudi Arabia

In blow to Sisi government, court rejects controversial deal to transfer control of two islands off the coast of Eilat to Saudi control.

US denies rift with Saudi Arabia on Syria tactics

US Sec. of State John Kerry denies reports of tensions over increased aid to Syrian rebels, Saudi funding of extremism.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel

Speaker of Iran's Parliament claims Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

Saudi women protest 'exploitation' of driving ban

After govt. invests in Uber ride-hailing service, women take to Twitter to slam kingdom for making profit on female driving ban.

Saudi FM: Arab Peace Initiative is the best solution

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir rejects Netanyahu's call to update Arab Peace Initiative.

Saudi Arabia plays down Netanyahu's comments on peace talks

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister says it's too early to assess Israel's seriousness to discuss changes in Arab peace initiative.

Amnesty warns of surge in executions in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International warns more than 100 people might be executed by Saudi Arabia in the first six months of 2016.

Watch: Saudi clerics ban cat selfies, Snapchat filters

Thinking to take a cute picture with a feline companion? Not in Saudi Arabia you don't - and if you do, just don't use any filters.

Report: Arab countries willing to change peace initiative

Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, Jordan and Egypt reportedly prepared to change their attitude towards Israel in exchange for peace with PA.

Top Saudi adviser exposed as Clinton Foundation donor

One of Saudi Arabia's richest men close to royal family shown to be a leading donor, raising questions about Hillary's foreign influence.

New bill allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Senate approves legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia. White House threatens veto.

Saudi Arabia aims to become major weapons producer

With oil prices at 10-year lows and chilly relations with US, Islamic kingdom to bolster economy, achieve military independence from West.

Watch: Saudi family therapist gives advice on wife beating

Saudi therapist, Khaled Al-Saqaby, claims women's desire for equality causes marital strife.

White House to release earth-shattering 9/11 report

Officials: decision on release of secret 28-page section of 2002 inquiry in weeks. Document said to reveal Saudi govt. links to 9/11 attack.

Italy’s universities bow to Islam and boycott Israel

Obama promises vigilance when it comes to Iran

During a visit to Saudi Arabia, Obama pledges to remain vigilant against Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

Document hints at link between 9/11, Saudi government

Report: Hijacker's flight certificate was found in a Saudi embassy envelope, blogger reveals.

Watch: Saudi, Egyptian analysts spar over 'Zionist' islands

Egyptian analyst accuses Saudi guest of buying strategic islands to 'build bridges to the Zionist enemy,' get military aid from Israel.

Egyptians protest against Sisi following island transfer

Thousands of Egyptians angered by president's decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia call for the government to fall.

'The world doesn't care about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict'

Deputy Minister Ayoub Kara says the fight against Islamic extremism can result in new alliances for Israel.

Saudi Arabia's religious police lose power to arrest

Under new guidelines,super strict religious police ordered to be 'kinder and gentler' in enforcing Islamic rules.

Sisi defends strategic island transfer to Saudis

Faced with protest, Egyptian president says he 'restored' them, after Saudis in 1950 asked for protection from Israel.

Saudi Arabia and Jordan reject Iran's 'interference'

Saudi Arabia and Jordan say Iran’s interference in the region’s internal affairs ignites sectarian strife.

Egypt cedes strategic islands to Saudi Arabia

Border change could block strategic passage between Israel and Aqaba.

Saudis plan massive Red Sea bridge to link Egypt, bypass Israel

Saudi Arabia planning massive aid package to Egypt, bridge to Sinai to bolster Egyptian economy and link Arab world.

Saudi Arabia threatens to punish Hezbollah supporters

Saudi Arabia says it will punish anyone who belongs to Hezbollah, sympathizes with it, supports it financially or harbors its members.

Lebanese PM to Nasrallah: Stop verbally attacking Saudi Arabia

Lebanon's PM demands Hezbollah leader stop his verbal attacks against Saudi Arabia.

Nasrallah: Arab states who want relations with Israel will fail

Hezbollah leader connects between Gulf state blacklist and normalizing ties with Israel, says most Arabs still view Israel as an enemy.

Saudis demand Assad leave with no delay

Saudi FM says diplomatic process must start with Assad's ouster, emphasizing Syrians have already voted him out 'with their guns.'

Top-level Israeli delegation 'visited Riyadh secretly'

Visit including senior Israeli figure took place several weeks ago, says TV report. Fear of Iran creating Sunni-Jewish bond.

Guman targets Saudi preacher in Philippines

Sheikh A'ed ِAl Qarni was wounded in a shooting as he left a university auditorium in Zamboanga. Scholar says ISIS may be involved.

Nasrallah to Saudis: Don't collectively punish Lebanon

Hezbollah chief calls on Saudi Arabia not to collectively punish Lebanon's people just because it disagrees with Hezbollah.

Saudi official: Ground operation in Syria was discussed

Saudi official says international coalition contemplated a ground operation in Syria but hasn't yet decided on one.

Satirical Hezbollah skit leads to riots in Lebanon

After Saudi-TV broadcasts Hassan Nasrallah parody, Hezbollah supporters go wild in Beirut.

Syrian ceasefire breached numerous times

Just one day into truce, Saudis and opposition accuse Russia and Assad of at least 15 violations, Russia blames rebels for 9 breaches.

Nasrallah begs Arab leaders: Don't ally with Israel against Iran

Hezbollah chief makes appeal to Sunni Arabs in wake of growing anti-Iranian alliance.