Opposition party leader meets with White House security adviser, other top officials, as US works to broker agreement between Jerusalem and Riyadh

As Biden advisers make another trip to Riyadh for talks with MBS, Netanyahu's aides dismiss Abbas as 'mayor of Ramallah' and insist he won't dictate agreement's terms

Defense minister's office says he and Lloyd Austin will ‘discuss developing security challenges and opportunities in the Mideast,’ in their third face-to-face meeting

Biden told Netanyahu that he wants agreement to include measures that maintain prospects for two-state solution, while Israeli premier kept his affirmative response vague

Jerusalem agreed to reforms regarding Palestinian travelers it initially thought were 'nuts,' former ambassador tells ToI, offering lesson as Saudi normalization inches forward

Though protesters hounded his every move, the prime minister managed to temporarily recast his role. Back on the ground, he was in the thick of the partisan melee once again

Israelis will be able to travel to US visa-free in 2 months after the country meets all requirements, including easing restrictions on Palestinian-Americans

Eli Cohen hails ostensible acceptance into program as 'important news for all Israelis'; Washington is widely expected to announce decision later this week

Jerusalem believes Washington will declare acceptance into VWP on Thursday, allowing visa-free travel within two months

Ex-ambassador, who also held positions at Morgan Stanley and Fannie Mae, hailed as 'important asset' by bank's CEO