Riyadh will continue to pay lip service to proposal conditioning peace with Israel on Palestinian state, but those involved in effort say kingdom ready to normalize ties for less

Initiative's European architect highlights effort to show parties what will be available to them if they reach a deal; Arab participants use event to blast Israeli policies

Ministerial gathering on UNGA sidelines will see European, Arab, global actors form working groups to develop perks that conflict parties will be able to enjoy if they make a deal

Diplomatic mission's spokesman says Riyadh's position 'has been clear and has been consistent for many years,' noting 2002 peace offer still stands

Meeting focuses on ways to strengthen ties, while prince reaffirms commitment to establishing independent Palestinian state

Session marking 20th anniversary of proposal attended by officials from Arab League, EU and US, foiling Israeli effort to present initiative as an outdated formula for peace

Palestinian Authority president writes to king and crown prince expressing gratitude for supporting a 2-state solution with East Jerusalem as capital of a future Palestinian state

After Biden hails Saudi okay to Israeli overflights as first step to normalization, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says Palestinian statehood must come first

In 'Death Tango,' ex-Mossad man and strategic analyst Yossi Alpher reflects on consecutive events during Second Intifada that he says doomed the peace process, possibly for good

Duraid Lahham supports ties with Jewish state under terms of Arab Peace Initiative, prompting criticism on social media; opposes deals between Israel and Gulf states, others