US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses Saudi normalization, Bahrain non-visit and a PA statement; tech editor Sharon Wrobel looks at Israel's credit rating and angel investment law

Another prominent commentator comments wryly that ‘Israel is now part of the Middle East, thanks to its extremists and distorted democracy'

David Barnea's visit part of Biden administration's 'full-bore effort' to reach deal between Jerusalem and Riyadh, which will reportedly require Israeli concessions to Palestinians

Riyadh backs Kuwaiti claim to field, which Tehran says it has rights to; Iran also condemns reports of Saudi moves to normalize ties with Israel

Opposition leader responds to speculation unity government could be set up to allow ouster of far-right, and Saudi normalization deal; says he opposes Riyadh enriching uranium

Yesh Atid head and National Unity leader Benny Gantz signal they could support potential normalization agreement from outside the government

With Biden seeking to cut cord between Riyadh, Beijing, Tehran and secure a win ahead of the US election, he may agree to security deal without concessions

Netanyahu says 'revolutionary' project, vital to economy and security, will cost NIS 100b, does not specify where funding will come from; numerous similar ideas floated in past

New York Times reports Riyadh's demands for action on the ground unlikely to be approved by hardline coalition, PM may need to seek centrist government with opposition

President tells 2024 campaign contributors there's a 'rapprochement maybe under way' after top White House officials dispatched to kingdom for talks