Saudi Arabia

ISIS claims attack against foreign diplomats in Saudi Arabia

Islamic State says it targeted French diplomats attending ceremony at cemetery in Jiddah because of Mohammed caricatures.

Saudi king urges 'firm stance' against Iran

"This firm stance must guarantee that the Iranian regime is prevented from obtaining weapons of mass destruction."

Saudi King reaffirms support for Palestinian state

Saudi King Salman says Kingdom supports efforts to bring peace to the region through talks between Israelis and Palestinians.

Should we care if Biden cools off relations with Saudis?

As Saudi Arabia quietly reconciles with Israel, pro-Israel community fears a Biden admin. could treat Saudis as a 'pariah' state. Op-ed

Saudi Arabia congratulates Biden

More than 24 hours after TV networks projected his victory, Saudi King and Crown Prince congratulate president-elect.

Report: Man attacks guard at French consulate in Saudi Arabia

Man reportedly attacks security guard with sharp object at French consulate in Jeddah, Saudia Arabia.

Saudi Arabia: A scapegoat for human-rights abusers

The recent removal of Saudi Arabia from the UNHRC is a farce, part of a charade by worse actors to distract from their own misdeeds. Op-ed.

Saudi blogger and Israel fan contracts coronavirus

Saudi blogger and Israel fan Mohammed Saud reveals on Twitter that he contracted coronavirus and that his father is hospitalized.

What You Need To Know

Saudi Arabia: Applying for a Visa and Planning a Trip

Ever thought of planning a trip to Saudi Arabia, now you can.

Normalization with the Saudis - at what price?

The Saudis have a good many skeletons in the closet that have to be aired and discarded for a peace process to work. Opinion.

Next goal: Deal with Saudi Arabia

Saudi crown prince reportedly seeks to advance normalization, but his father is blocking the move.

Trump predicts Saudi Arabia will forge ties with Israel

Trump tells reporters at least five countries want to normalize ties with Israel, says he expects Saudi Arabia to be one of those countries.

Is Saudi Arabia the next Gulf state to make peace with Israel?

Former Saudi ambassador to US says he 'refused to believe what he heard from PA leadership', lists Palestinians' 'betrayals' of Guld states.

Mossad chief's message to the Saudis

Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: We are in contact with many countries in the region, there is a new atmosphere.

'Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive'

Trump's Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz says Trump's push for Israeli-Arab rapprochement is gaining momentum.

ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals

ISIS spokesman calls for attacks in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Israel's normalization accords with the UAE and Bahrain.

Saudi FM: Normalization with Israel unlikely any time soon

Saudi Foreign Minister speaks at Washington think tank, says focus should be on resuming Israel-PA peace negotiations.

Jordan and Saudis tighten screws on PLO and Hamas

Reconciling their differences is the price the PLO and Hamas have to pay for future Saudi help, but their enmity runs too deep. Op-ed.

Pompeo encourages Saudis to normalize with Israel

"We hope Saudi Arabia will consider normalizing its relationships as well," US Secretary of State says at meeting with Saudi FM.

Chevron’s purchase is another nail in the BDS movement’s coffin

The US oil industry, dependent on Arab oil wells, abetted anti-Israel policies for years. Do we appreciate that this is now history? Op-ed.

Lebanese politician:

'I'd choose Iran over Saudi Arabia'

While 'unfair' to force her to choose between Sunni and Shia, nevertheless she'd choose Iran because people there enjoy 'greater freedom'.

Biden may change US relations with Saudi Arabia if elected

Democratic presidential candidate may make significant changes for American foreign policy, vowing to reassess relationship if he wins.

Fmr. Saudi Amb. to US slams PA for badmouthing Gulf leaders

Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Al-Saud: Palestinian leaders historically placed their bets on the losing party.

Saudi official: We have to focus on our own interest

Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief again criticizes PA, says it now has high regard for countries such as Iran and Turkey.

Saudi official blasts PA

Former Saudi intelligence chief: Palestinian leadership always bets on the losing side, and that comes at a price.

Report: Saudis urged UAE and Bahrain to sign with Israel

Report: Saudi Arabia quietly urged UAE and Bahrain to sign deal with Israel, but is unlikely to ink similar deal before US election.

Saudi King backs US peace efforts

Speaking to UN General Assembly, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls for comprehensive solution on Iran.

Saudis reject deal with Israel, but push outreach to Jews

While Saudi Arabia declines to recognize Israel now, Saudis are working to scrub anti-Jewish rhetoric.

Saudi Arabia: Deal with Iran needs to preserve non-proliferation

Saudi Arabia says any nuclear deal with Iran has to continue efforts aimed at making the Middle East free of mass destruction weapons.

Report: Saudi Arabia has enough uranium for nuclear fuel

Saudi Arabian nuclear energy program sees boost with report indicating presence of significant domestic uranium deposits.

'Two more countries ready to try joining agreement with Israel'

US President says "four or five" other Arab countries may soon join the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain in recognizing Israel.

'I hope an agreement with Saudi Arabia is within reach'

Mossad chief: The agreements are a strategic change in the campaign against Iran.

Trump expects Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel

Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump estimates seven or eight or nine more countries will normalize relations with Israel.

'We are all believers'

Watch: Saudi blogger sings with Israeli singer

Mohammed Saud excited about peace prospects; sings 'We are believers, sons of believers' in video with religious Israeli singer Amiran Dvir.

Did Trump boast of saving Saudi Prince over Khashoggi murder?

Reporter Bob Woodward in new book: Trump boasted he saved Saudi Crown Prince from greater scrutiny over killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia to permit Israeli flights to fly over its airspace

Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner says Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have agreed to open airspaces to all flights from Israel.

ANALYSIS: Israel's changing position in the world

The list of countries interested in establishing or improving relations with Israel in a variety of ways is increasing rapidly.

Saudi court overturns death sentences over Khashoggi murder

Turkey criticizes Saudi Arabian court after it overturns five death sentences over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Watch: Movie about journalist's murder expected to make splash

On the day his suspected killers were brought to justice, take an inside look at a Hollywood thriller about the Saudi dissident.

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain use soft diplomacy to placate Trump

Netanyahu has welcomed the Saudi and Bahrain historic air space concessions as stepping stones to Arab-Jewish reconciliation. Op-ed.

Saudi King: No normalization without Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman speaks to Trump, says kingdom wants to see a solution based on the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

Saudi Arabia allows UAE flights to Israel to enter its airspace

Saudi government announces it will permit United Arab Emirates flights 'to all countries' to enter its airspace.

Netanyahu: 'This is a tremendous breakthrough'

'Flying over Saudi Arabia will shorten flight times, reduce costs,' Netanyahu says, after Saudis permit flights to Israel in Saudi airspace.

Kushner meets Saudi crown prince

The two discuss the prospects of peace in the region and the importance of resuming Israel-PA negotiations.

Saudi Arabia is impeding Trump's effort to end the conflict

Late King Abdullah was the architect of the API requiring Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, Golan, E. Jerusalem and the 'West Bank'. Op-ed.

Kushner: Israel-UAE flight allowed to fly over Saudi Arabia

Historic first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE was allowed to use Saudi airspace and not forced to take longer route.

Israeli flight to Abu Dhabi to pass over Saudi Arabia

El Al will operate the first flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates, which will fly over the skies of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian attempts to derail Trump’s peace plans

Saudi Arabian intransigence may boomerang and put the sovereignty plans back on track. Opinion.

Saudi official: Price for ties with Israel is Palestinian state

Senior member of Saudi royal family reaffirms the kingdom's price for normalizing ties with Israel is the creation of a Palestinian state.

Trump expects Saudis to join Israel-UAE agreement

Trump calls UAE-Israel accord a good deal, says “countries that you wouldn’t even believe want to come into that deal.”

Kushner urges Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel

Trump's son-in-law and advisor says Saudi Arabia should follow in UAE's footsteps and normalize ties with Israel.

Dr. Moti Kedar:

'Trump will add as many states to agreement as possible'

Dr Kedar believes Gulf states' fear of Trump loss and Iran strengthening lead them to mobilize for agreement to raise Trump's approval.

Saudi Arabia silent over Israel deal but covert ties under focus

UAE deal with Israel could propel Saudi Arabia to deepen its unofficial relationship with the Jewish state.

Report: Saudi Arabia constructed 'yellowcake' facility

Western officials say Saudi Arabia has constructed with Chinese help a facility for extracting uranium yellowcake from uranium ore.

Turkey and the US both wipe out their nation's history

Turkey, under Erdogan, wants to replace Saudi Arabia as leader of the world's Sunni population, erasing Attaturk from its history. Op-ed

Saudi journalist jailed for expressing pro-Israel opinions

Saudi journalist Abdul Hameed al-Ghobain jailed over his pro-Israel comments and criticism of the Palestinian Authority.

Hamas blocks two Saudi networks from Gaza

Hamas blocks Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath from operating in Gaza over allegations of false reporting.

Report: Arab leaders won't oppose sovereignty

Arab world indifferent to possibility of Israeli sovereignty, won't take steps to oppose it, report says.

20 Saudis on trial for murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. His body has not been found.

PA praises Saudi Arabia for rejecting Israeli sovereignty plan

Saudi Arabia recently denounced Israel’s plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and affirmed its support for the PA.