White House only invited 'a single-digit number' of Israeli businesspeople to conference, source says

After weeks of uncertainty, American official says US wants 'focus to be on the economic aspect, not the political'

Official says party canceled labor action to avoid hurting businesses, interfering with high school matriculation exams; 'marches in the homeland and diaspora' scheduled instead

Elected officials predicted to stay home because Washington, Manama prefer not to invite members of Jerusalem's caretaker government

Israel Katz says Jerusalem has 'key role to play' in process of boosting regional economic cooperation; formal invitation yet to be extended

Ahead of divisive Bahrain conference, administration official touts 'exciting roadmap'; Jordan implies it hasn't decided to attend

Despite saying it would not take part, United Nations now sending deputy Middle East coordinator to Bahrain economic workshop

Economic meet will bring Israelis and representatives of 6 Arab states together, an extraordinary feat. But don't expect the same level of support once it's time to talk politics

Senior Ramallah official says economic workshop in Bahrain will be an 'embarrassment' for Kushner, but admits the White House has rendered him less relevant in eyes of his people

Kushner tells Netanyahu that Washington waiting for additional replies from Arab countries, particularly Jordan and Egypt, before moving forward