Foreign minister meets Biden officials Yael Lempert and Hady Amr in Israel on their 2nd stop of regional de-escalation tour, says Israel 'dealing with extremist Islamist terror'

Bloc stresses 'the importance of respecting the principles of international law,' as its members seek to avoid taking a side between Russia, US

Damascus summit is latest sign that some Middle East countries are moving to reengage with Assad regime after distancing themselves over brutal civil war

PA president says he'll see to it that Israel is prosecuted by the ICC over ongoing fighting

In briefing to UN Security Council on Mideast, Ahmed Aboul Gheit says outgoing US president emboldened Israel to take 'dangerous and destructive steps'

Ramallah ultimately decides to remain in organization, after publicly threatening to withdraw altogether over its refusal to condemn UAE, Bahrain

Senior official says foreign ministers were not in agreement on Palestinian issue, after PA foreign minister criticizes body for failure to show unity in backing its cause

Most Arab FMs do not mention UAE-Israel normalization, as secretary general says the council respects both 'sovereign foreign policy decisions' and the Palestinian cause

Resolution drafted ahead of Wednesday Arab League meeting reportedly leaves out call to condemn normalization agreement

Cairo warns of direct action if GNA forces advance on strategic city of Sirte, possibly putting Egypt in conflict with Turkey, which is supporting Tripoli-based militias