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Discussions have been held with key Arab states, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Morocco, all of which are reportedly considering the proposal
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Saudi authorities have initiated a series of arrests targeting individuals who have been inciting against Israel on various social networking sites
The potential deal holds considerable significance, promising to bolster security for both Israel and Saudi Arabia while strengthening U.S. influence in the region
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Amid Gaza standstill and Netanyahu's opposition, Riyadh pursues smaller pact with Washington
"The quickest way to bring this to an end is to get to a cease-fire and the release of hostages"
Source close to Israel's Prime Minister said that Netanyahu will go for any deal that allows normalization with Saudi Arabia
Among the distinguished attendees are foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, who will contribute to the official program
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Discussions with Saudi Arabia encompass a range of issues, including defense cooperation, nuclear power acquisition, and regional stability
While Jordan had openly disclosed its role in the defensive maneuver, Saudi Arabia's acknowledgment came in the form of a summary on its official website
Iran stated it briefed neighboring countries on its attack plans, which Gulf countries reportedly passed on to Washington thus giving Israel and its allies crucial advanced warning
The former U.S. president reportedly spoke to Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler, MBS, as 2024 elections heat up and while the Biden administration pushes for an important regional agreement
Kirby attributed the decision partly to a minor accident that resulted in Sullivan sustaining a cracked rib
Senior White House official Jake Sullivan will reportedly travel to Saudi Araba to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss Israeli normalization as part of comprehensive plan to end Gaza war
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U.S. State Secretary said Hamas hindered the hostage-truce deal, but 'if Hamas cares at all about people it purports to represent, then it would reach an agreement'
US top diplomat to work for an 'immediate ceasefire agreement that secures the release of all remaining hostages'
Religious freedoms activist Rabbi Abraham Cooper shares the conversation he had with Saudi officials, and why his delegation cut short their visit to the Kingdom
In a statement, Rabbi Cooper condemned the incident asserting that no individual should be denied access to a heritage site based on their religious identity
'Israel is interested in peace with countries that seek peace,' Nir Barkat was quoted as telling Saudi Arabia's commerce minister
On the sidelines of Munich Security Conference, and backdrop of Houthi attacks, Prince Faisal bin Farhan states 'Iran doesn't want broader war'
There has reportedly been meetings on security matters, expanding now to discuss how to govern Gaza without Hamas that 'will manage to survive'
Any such arrangement is expected to occur incrementally, contingent upon the withdrawal of Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) troops from Gaza
The Gulf Kingdom had been working toward normalizing relations with the Jewish state, through the United States, but talks were derailed after the Hamas attack
U.S. Defense Secretary spoke with his Saudi counterpart about U.S. strikes against Iran-linked targets, including Houthi sites in Yemen
This will be the U.S. Secretary of State's fifth visit to the region, following the October 7 attack, he will also reportedly visit Israel, Egypt and Qatar