Armed groups said making unspecified 'preparations' as tensions in region rise following killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, and ahead of anniversary of Soleimani killing

Trump also to take part in call, Israeli officials tell local media; Israeli airlines all plan to operate routes; diplomat says Biden unlikely to reverse West Sahara decision

Duo beat out Trump 'for showing forces of empathy are greater than furies of division'; Anthony Fauci and healthcare workers named 'Guardians of the Year'

US president-elect says he hopes 8 nights of holiday 'are filled with family, love, and light,' while his VP pick calls festival a 'a celebration of tikkun olam'

As Israel and Morocco announce agreement to normalize ties, diplomatic source tells Channel 12 talks underway with more Muslim countries in Africa and Asia

Timing of progress on arms sale suggests a connection to Morocco's decision to establish full ties with Israel

Members of the roughly 1 million strong ethnic group, which retains deep cultural ties to the North African country, celebrate 'dream come true' after Trump announcement

Blue and White leaders say Trump administration kept them in the loop; PM reportedly spoke to defense minister hours before announcement and made no mention of it

Second such mission in less than a month designed to underscore America's continuing commitment to region, even as Trump withdraws thousands of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan

President Trump's decision to recognize Rabat's claim over Western Sahara paves way for North African kingdom to agree to open embassy in Tel Aviv and allow direct flights