Entrepreneur Avi Jorisch, who brought 50 Jewish business leaders to Medina, recalls genuine curiosity by his hosts along with some difficult conversations

Senior official says 'historic statement' commits both countries to 'use all elements of national power' to keep Iran from the bomb

Israeli officials focused on possible breakthrough with Riyadh, though itinerary for two days in Jerusalem and Bethlehem indicates Washington has other priorities as well

Upcoming steps mark the 'start of the process of normalization' with Riyadh, official says; Washington and Jerusalem to issue 'historic statement' on bilateral cooperation

US president to focus on regional relationships, human rights, oil, Iran and India during trip this week to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia

US National Security Adviser Sullivan says integrating Israel into region will be a focus of Biden's upcoming trip, but plays down hopes for a breakthrough with Riyadh

Benny Gantz tells National Security College graduates air defense pact is 'main means of curbing Iranian aggression' in Middle East

Ahead of visit by US president, surveys find public also almost universally pessimistic about the possibility of a breakthrough with the Palestinians

Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll tells reporters that normalization won't happen overnight, but there will be some announcement on movement while US president is in Jeddah

A potential shift in Biden's approach toward Riyadh would likely require the Gulf state to take sterps toward ending the war in Yemen, sources tell Reuters