As kingdom hosts Qatari emir at Gulf nations summit, Saudi foreign minister says agreement represents 'turning of the page on all points of difference'
While admitting that deal unlikely before Trump leaves office, senior US official says Gulf detente does remove an obstacle; analysts assert the two issues are unrelated
Doha reportedly views Jerusalem as potential ally in mending relations with fellow Gulf nations; Israeli officials even claim normalization not out of the question
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
Two days after deal announced, Israeli TV stations interview upbeat Emirati politicians, locals; in the GCC's other 5 countries, by contrast, there's unease at idea of public ties
Despite many disputes between its members, Gulf Cooperation Council says it is 'inappropriate' to lift sanctions until Tehran 'abandons its destabilizing activities in the region'
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