Middle East/The Gulf

Contrary to Trump's optimistic statements, the Saudis have communicated that it is now unlikely to happen when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House this month

Opposition leader Yair Lapid denounces Smotrich’s comments, stressing to Saudi Arabia and regional partners that “Smotrich does not represent the State of Israel.”

UAE ramps up the rhetoric as the region is reeling from the strike targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar

Israel is concerned about its citizens and diplomats being targeted in retaliatory attacks following its 12-day war against Iran last month

This measure is seen as a positive signal in the context of the agreement negotiations between Israel and Hamas, as Jerusalem has demanded Hamas disarm for a long-term peace agreement

If Israel and the Palestinian Authority can reach an agreement over Gaza, then normalization with Israel will be back on the table, a Saudi source close to the Royal Court told i24NEWS

The Palestinian Authority leader reiterated his opposition to any American presence in Gaza ahead of the summit while in Moscow

The Houthis have reportedly banned the use of many applications on their phones and reverted to outdated communication technologies

The convoluted scandal has sent shockwaves through Israel, already embroiled in a multi-front war of survival.

A Saudi source told i24NEWS that the three Gulf countries secretly informed Tehran that they would not allow the US to launch an attack against Iran

The abduction and murder of Kogan sent shockwaves in the country and region, with some accusing Iran of being behind the crime to thwart the Abraham Accords between Israel and the UAE

The suspects were arrested in Turkey shortly after the murder, and then extradited to the United Arab Emirates

The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree boasted that air traffic at the airport was suspended for more than half an hour

Spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that a hypersonic Palestine 2 ballistic missile targeted the Israeli Nevatim airbase in the Negev Desert, which the IDF said was intercepted before entering Israel

Hundreds were also wounded as the attacks targeted Sana'a, Zabid along the western coast, and other areas under control of the Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah

Houthis vow to 'continue to impose a naval blockade on the Israeli enemy and ban its ships in the declared zone of ​​operations until aid and basic needs are delivered to the Gaza Strip'

US CENTCOM said the shipment contained 'Iranian advanced weapon components, drones, and communications gear that was destined for the Iranian backed Houthi terrorists'

Saudi Arabia will allow foreign companies to invest in Saudi companies that own properties in Mecca and Medina, possibly forshadowing a lift on its ban on foreigners in the holy cities

The strikes targeted sites used to launch attacks against the US Navy and merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

The Yemeni army launched an attack on the Houthi rebels, with some 10 fatalities reported, while the Houthis threaten regional countries and Israel: 'We will hit strategic targets without red lines'

The names and ages of the three men - who were arrested Sunday evening - was revealed, with photos showing the suspects with eyes covered

"We are fully committed to the safety and security of our citizens, residents, and visitors," the UAE's interior ministry said

While Israel has not yet officially accused Iran of involvement in the terrorist act, western officials believe Tehran runs intelligence operations in the UAE