Addressing Manama Dialogue conference, top diplomat urges direct peace talks without preconditions, says Abraham Accords weren't at Ramallah's 'expense'

Faisal bin Farhan says talks are only path to a sustainable agreement; reiterates Saudis 'completely open' to normalizing with Israel once Palestinian state established

Ayman al-Safadi emphasizes need to maintain Temple Mount status quo, calls upon Israel to avoid 'provocations;' Ashkenazi's office acknowledges meeting, declines to comment

Decision comes after Jerusalem reportedly asked US to press Riyadh on the matter; move reportedly only good for four days and does not cover Israeli flights to other destinations

Outgoing White House adviser said seeking additional Mideast wins before Biden's January inauguration; will meet crown prince in Neom, where Netanyahu, Pompeo met him last week

Diplomat in Riyadh says Saudis could use potential normalization as a 'carrot' with Biden to deflect from kingdom's human rights record

Jordanian ex-aides say Israel could seek to hand custodianship of the Jerusalem holy site to Saudi Arabia, in effort to secure 'the big prize' of normalization

Source tells Israeli TV that cooperation against Iran will increase, but monarch at odds with the crown prince on ties with Jewish state

Leader of opposition Yisrael Beytenu party slams PM for secret trip to Saudi Arabia; will propose bill requiring senior defense officials be informed on security deals

Connection between 2 countries that have no diplomatic ties is a segment of 5,000 mile, $400 million internet traffic corridor connecting India with Europe -- Wall Street Journal