Report says US official discouraged idea of commuting George Nader's 10-year sentence for child sex trafficking, while then-Israeli envoy Dermer was 'noncommittal'

Sudanese media picks up report from fake Israeli site, claiming Yesh Atid chair told Knesset that Hamdok agreed to peace in exchange for $5 million home purchased by Adelson

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Pompeo, Netanyahu, and Bahraini FM set to meet in Jerusalem

Anwar Gargash slams Palestinians' 'lack of loyalty' after Ramallah diplomat calls Emirati leader a 'little dictator' and says UAE, Bahrain have 'become more Israeli than Israelis'

PM and 'friend' Mohammed bin Zayed invite each other for visits and call for 'further consolidation of peace in the Middle East,' Knesset to vote Thursday

In new book on Middle East's changing alliances, Sigurd Neubauer explores Jerusalem's little-known role as mediator in rivalries between Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar

Saudi news site says Emirates' de facto leader resented Netanyahu saying annexation still on table; report denies claim UAE pushed for Gantz, Ashkenazi to be excluded from talks

Despite low profile, crown prince's strategy has been clear in recent years as Abu Dhabi builds profile as regional player, siding with US, Saudi against Iran's nuclear program

Text tweeted by Trump says 'historic' breakthrough 'will advance peace' in region, says Israel will suspend annexation and focus on expanding ties with others in Arab, Muslim world