Eli Cohen hails ostensible acceptance into program as 'important news for all Israelis'; Washington is widely expected to announce decision later this week

Jerusalem believes Washington will declare acceptance into VWP on Thursday, allowing visa-free travel within two months

In UN address, Netanyahu declares Israel is on 'cusp' of peace with Saudi Arabia, sees the breakthrough as personal vindication, makes no mention of his divisive judicial overhaul

Washington announces $325 million more in aid to Ukraine, which is struggling to mount counteroffensive to Russian invasion; reception far quieter than last year's hero's welcome

Ideologically diverse signatories, who include ex-Netanyahu adviser, say they support normalization, but warn such a program may bring Riyadh within reach of nuclear weapons

Prime minister pledges to safeguard Israel's democracy; both leaders talk up prospects of Saudi normalization

Comment by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan at UN event comes amid US-brokered efforts for Israeli-Saudi normalization, in which Riyadh is demanding concessions to Palestinians

Saudi-owned site says hardline government's refusal to make any concessions to Palestinians at heart of Riyadh's decision to pull away; Israel said 'confused'

Celebration at US vice president's residence serves as a reminder of Jewish success, and the threats Jews face

Biden's warming to Saudi ruler has been decried by activists after US president vowed to make Riyadh a pariah for its human rights violations