US officials say a Mideast tour, with a stop in Saudi Arabia, is in the works but a date has not yet been finalized

After initially refusing to assist controversial Israeli spyware firm, Jerusalem said lobbying Biden administration on its behalf, arguing it should be given chance to reform

Bipartisan bills in House and Senate would see Israel cooperate with 9 Arab states, including Iraq, Saudi, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, though unclear whether they're on board with idea

Top US diplomat says 'looking for an independent, credible investigation' into death of Al Jazeera reporter

Member of open-ended Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry says 'ending occupation' will break cycle of violence; Israel calls report 'waste of money'

Utah Republican and Georgia Jewish Democrat send letter to Blinken demanding answers within 30 days on death of American-Palestinian journalist last month

Senior administration official tells NBC News that White House is planning a broader trip to region, working on summit with Gulf Cooperation Council

25 Democrats and Republicans call on White House to pressure Palestinian Authority to hold joint investigation into Al Jazeera journalist's death in West Bank last month

President says he's trying to end 'senseless wars between Israel and Arab nations,' but no 'direct plans' yet for travel and too early to discuss meeting crown prince

US president scheduled to visit as part of planned trip to the Middle East; is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders