Sultanate, which could reportedly be the next Gulf country to sign historic deal with Jewish state, says it hopes move will help achieve Middle East peace

'Embarrassed' Mossad officials sent to tell Omani officials that Netanyahu was in 'sensitive situation' due to wife's 'special temperament,' report says

Muscat felt Israel would benefit from dialogue, as US was already holding secret talks that led to 2015 deal, Channel 13 reports; Mossad chief Pardo thought idea worth considering

30 years after James Baker angrily told Israelis to 'call us when you're serious about peace,' president's plan marks 180 degree shift of US policy -- but peace will remain elusive

PM recalls his 'important and stirring visit' to the country in 2018; sultan was first Gulf leader to host a serving Israeli PM -- Yitzhak Rabin, in 1994

Country's foreign ministry says the decision comes 'in continuation of the sultanate's support for the Palestinian people'

In video marking festival of freedom, prime minister says he's 'persistently and systematically turning Israel into a rising global power'