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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he departs Israel for Saudi Arabia, at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Rubio reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Monday for anticipated discussions with Russian officials aimed at resolving Moscow’s nearly three-year conflict in Ukraine. These talks follow a recent phone conversation between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump instructed senior officials to initiate negotiations to end the war, a commitment he made during his … Continue reading Rubio reaches Saudi Arabia ahead of discussions with Russia aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during family photo session with other leaders and attendees at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan.
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Saudi Arabia leads the Arab initiative to find an alternative to Trump’s Gaza proposal

Saudi Arabia is leading urgent Arab initiatives to formulate a strategy for Gaza‘s future, countering U.S. President Donald Trump‘s vision of a Middle East devoid of its Palestinian population, according to sources. Draft proposals are set to be reviewed at a meeting in Riyadh this month, which will include representatives from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. These proposals may feature a … Continue reading Saudi Arabia leads the Arab initiative to find an alternative to Trump’s Gaza proposal

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Saudi Crown Prince and Russia’s wealth fund head helped secure the release of a U.S. prisoner, sources say

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, were engaged in discussions regarding the release of U.S. teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian prison, according to a source familiar with the negotiations between Russia and the United States who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity. The Kremlin was unavailable for immediate comment, and the Saudi … Continue reading Saudi Crown Prince and Russia’s wealth fund head helped secure the release of a U.S. prisoner, sources say

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Trump and Netanyahu pushed Mohammed bin Salman towards the nationalism of the King Faisal era

A covert relationship between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia, which has been developing over several years, has recently begun to unravel in just a few days. During an interview with Channel 14 while in Washington last week, Netanyahu spoke about this relationship in clear terms. “We maintained covert relations for almost three years. On our side, only three individuals, besides myself, were … Continue reading Trump and Netanyahu pushed Mohammed bin Salman towards the nationalism of the King Faisal era

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Palestinians gather outside a building destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Trump aides support the proposal for a takeover of Gaza but retract certain aspects of it

President Donald Trump‘s senior advisors vigorously defended his initiative to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and suggested a U.S. takeover of the war-torn region, although they distanced themselves from certain aspects of his plan amid widespread international criticism. The proposal faced backlash on Wednesday from major global powers, including Russia, China, and Germany, which warned it could lead to “new suffering and new hatred.” Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading Trump aides support the proposal for a takeover of Gaza but retract certain aspects of it

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Palestinians gather outside a building destroyed during the Israeli offensive, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ has faced significant international backlash

President Donald Trump‘s proposal for the United States to assume control of war-torn Gaza and transform it into a “Riviera of the Middle East,” following the relocation of Palestinians, has significantly disrupted U.S. policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has drawn extensive criticism. This unexpected initiative from Trump, a former real estate mogul from New York, faced immediate backlash from global powers. Notably, Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ has faced significant international backlash

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Saudi Arabia has stated it will not normalize relations with Israel without recognizing a Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia has stated that it will not normalize relations with Israel unless a Palestinian state is established, directly opposing President Donald Trump‘s assertion that Riyadh was not insisting on a Palestinian homeland while discussing U.S. intentions regarding the Gaza Strip. In a surprising declaration, Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States plans to take control of the conflict-ridden region after relocating Palestinians and … Continue reading Saudi Arabia has stated it will not normalize relations with Israel without recognizing a Palestinian state

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and then-US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019.
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are potential sites for a Trump-Putin summit, say two Russian sources

Russia views Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as potential locations for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to two Russian sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to Reuters. Trump has expressed his intention to conclude the conflict in Ukraine swiftly and has indicated his willingness to meet with Putin. In response, Putin congratulated Trump on … Continue reading Saudi Arabia and the UAE are potential sites for a Trump-Putin summit, say two Russian sources

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PA security forces deploy in the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank.
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Palestinian Authority has informed the United States of its willingness to confront Hamas for dominance over Gaza

The Palestinian Authority has informed the United States of its willingness to confront Hamas if necessary to gain control of the Gaza Strip, as revealed during a presentation to President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff. This proposal was shared on Tuesday in Riyadh by Hussein al-Sheikh, a prominent Palestinian figure considered a potential successor to the aging Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, according to … Continue reading Palestinian Authority has informed the United States of its willingness to confront Hamas for dominance over Gaza

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speak during the family photo at G20 Osaka Summit in Osaka, Japan, on 28 June 2019.
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Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion deal with the U.S. includes investments and procurement, according to the minister

Saudi Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim stated on Friday that the kingdom’s $600 billion investment initiative with the United States encompasses both investments and procurement from both public and private sectors. These remarks marked the first public comments from a Saudi official following U.S. President Donald Trump‘s suggestion that the kingdom’s “investment” should be increased to $1 trillion. According to Saudi Arabia‘s state news agency, the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s $600 billion deal with the U.S. includes investments and procurement, according to the minister

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