Saudi Arabia

Biden, Saudi Crown Prince meet for three hours

After departing from Israel, Biden arrives in Jeddah, meets Saudi Crown Prince and his father, King Salman.

Senior WH correspondent:

Joe Biden’s visit ‘reaffirming of US-Israel relationship’

Ed O'Keefe, CBS News senior White House correspondent, explains that Biden's visit was mutually beneficial to the US and Israel.

Mansour Abbas: I am against direct flights to Saudi Arabia

Ra'am chairman says in interview that direct flights from Israel to Saudi Arabia would harm relations with Jordan: Ra'am: He was misquoted.

Ahead of normalization?

Saudi Arabia to open airspace to all carriers

No specific mention of Israel, but Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority announces the Kingdom's airspace will be opened for all air carriers.

Israeli officials:

'Steps toward Saudi-Israel normalization expected'

Officials tell Axios steps toward normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel will be announced after Biden's Saudi Arabia visit.

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Saudi Arabia to allow Israeli flights to use its airspace

Saudis also expected to allow Muslims to take charter flights directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj.

Is Biden flip-flopping on Saudi Arabia?

Some experts are saying Biden's trip has failed before it's even begun, with the Saudis having nothing to gain by meeting US demands.

US National Security Advisor:

'Iran planning to provide Russia with UAVs to use in Ukraine'

Jake Sullivan says President will work to promote Israel-Saudi relations but "normalization will be a long process."

Netanyahu vows to sign peace deal with Saudi Arabia if elected

Opposition leader says choice is between left-wing government dependent on Ra'am and the Joint List or nationalist government led by him.

Report:

US considering selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia

Final decision depends on Saudi Arabia working to end war in Yemen, report says.

Biden:

Flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia is a symbol of normalization

US President Joe Biden publishes op-ed ahead of Middle East visit. "We rebuilt U.S. ties with the Palestinians".

Saudi Arabia welcomes back its Jewish community

Jewish organizations are showing their appreciation for the Saudi Prince, who has made it a priority to rebuild the local community.

Saudi Arabia agrees to allow Israel to fly over its airspace

'Hope for breakthrough in relations with Saudi Arabia understandable, but not realistic,' source says.

Friendly suggestions for Biden’s upcoming Middle East trip

What does Biden expect to accomplish during his brief visit to the Middle East? What “national security” assurances can he give? Op-ed.

Watch: Israel & Saudi Arabia involved in security negotiations

Israel is trying to strengthen ties with the Saudis, in part as a way of bolstering the anti-Iran alliance in the region.

Deborah Lipstadt

Lipstadt to make debut tour as antisemitism czar in Saudi Arabia

Deborah Lipstadt’s first overseas tour as antisemitism czar will be in Saudi Arabia, a signal of the kingdom’s efforts to change its image.

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Biden working on 'road map' for Saudi-Israel normalization

Officials say White House has been working on a “road map for normalization” between Israel and Saudi Arabia ahead of Biden visit.

'Morally bankrupt': Biden humiliated by Saudi Arabia

The US President continues blaming Russia for rising gas prices, while he, himself, is on a campaign to sabotage the industry.

Biden:

'No bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince'

US President says he is not going to have a bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman during his trip to the region next month.

Ambassador Friedman on Biden's trip: 'Low expectations'

The US ambassador under Trump says Biden is as weak a president as they get, blasts his administration's energy policy.

Conference of Presidents:

Biden’s visit to Israel signals alliance 'remains rock-solid'

American Jewish org praises visit as paving the way for further normalization in the region.

Source:

White House to announce Biden's Israel trip this week

Source confirms to Reuters Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel next month.

Biden expected to visit Israel in mid-July

Biden expected to arrive in Jerusalem on July 14 and also meet PA chairman during the visit.

Biden:

'I haven't yet decided about Saudi trip'

Sources have said Biden was planning a trip to Saudi Arabia in late June.

US looks to fully reset relations with Saudi Arabia

Biden to mend fences with Saudis after calling Gulf kingdom a "pariah" during 2020 election.

PGA suspends golfers playing in controversial Saudi series

Star golfers suspended from PGA Tour criticized for putting money over ethics.

Are Saudi Arabia and Israel headed for diplomatic breakthrough?

The Saudis have so far held out in formalizing ties with the Jewish State, citing a lack of progress on the 'Palestinian' issue.

Biden has no ‘direct plans’ to visit Saudi Arabia this month

U.S. President Joe Biden shoots down reports on that he is planning an official visit to Saudi Arabia at the end of June.

House Committee probing Saudi investment with Kushner's firm

House of Representatives committee investigating whether Jared Kushner improperly used government position to obtain funds from Saudis.

The history of Israel's secret relations with Saudi Arabia

IDF, Mossad, security officials have been visiting Saudi Arabia secretly for over a decade as the two countries have shared mutual threats.

TV report:

Senior Israeli official secretly visited Saudi Arabia

The visit comes amid a warming of ties between the countries and ahead of Biden's visit to the region.

Talks with Saudis reportedly underway but can Biden be trusted?

A Saudi adviser says it will take a lot to repair the damage caused by the US administration in its relationship with the Gulf states.

Report: Biden’s advisers on secret visit to Saudi Arabia

Normalization with Israel among the issues on the agenda in Brett McGurk and Amos Hochstein visit to 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.

Report:

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.

Biden to Saudi King:

'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.