Ministerial gathering on UNGA sidelines will see European, Arab, global actors form working groups to develop perks that conflict parties will be able to enjoy if they make a deal

Saudi-owned site says hardline government's refusal to make any concessions to Palestinians at heart of Riyadh's decision to pull away; Israel said 'confused'

Yasser Abbas's inclusion in talks with Saudi, US officials 'jarring' given his lack of formal role, says scholar; sides didn't issue trip readout, allowing presence to go unnoticed

US top diplomat's trip would include stops in Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia, but the trip has not yet been finalized, Israeli officials tell ToI

Next week's General Assembly confab organized with Arab League, EU is latest Riyadh effort to engage in Palestinian issue amid normalization talks; Israeli, PA missions not invited

PA delegation has several demands, but Riyadh is still studying the issue and will take months to decide which of them to put on the table in talks with the US on peace with Israel

US secretary of state says Riyadh has made clear that Palestinian component is critical; says point of deal is to promote peace, not boost any specific current leaders

PM sounds conciliatory note after his government's judicial overhaul plans sparks sharp divide, mass protests; says Israel has real opportunity for peace with Saudis

Netanyahu sees Haifa as hub of infrastructure network announced by Biden, Modi, and others, but it doesn't mean a Saudi deal, or anything else, is in the offing

National security adviser says Netanyahu government is willing to make significant concessions to Ramallah for a deal with the Saudis