Abu Dhabi's crown prince updated Israeli and Egyptian leaders on Friday's meeting with Syrian dictator; PM presented vision of regional air defense network

As European war continues and Iran nuke deal seemingly nears completion, PM holds unprecedented trilateral summit with regional partners in Sharm el-Sheikh

PM flies to Sharm el-Sheikh for unannounced visit, as US nears signing of Iran nuclear deal -- a move generally supported by Cairo and Abu Dhabi, but opposed by Jerusalem

Sharm el-Shiekh summit will be the second for two leaders in less than 6 months; report comes following decision by to expand direct flights between Israel and Egypt

Prime Minister's Office says opening of route to Sinai resort town was first discussed by Bennett and Egyptian President el-Sissi when they met in September

Gunshots cause neither injury nor damage, but mark the third attack from the Strip in a week, amid high tensions along the frontier

Cairo diplomat says 'neither side wants a full-blown war' following retaliatory IDF airstrikes on Strip after missiles fired toward Tel Aviv

Sissi sees Israel as a regional economic and security partner, but true normalization is not on the way

PA chief also speaks to Gantz, looks for strengthening of ties in coming year as new government in Jerusalem broadens its contacts with Ramallah

Leader hosted Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordan's King Abdullah in Cairo last week, and is expected to welcome Israeli PM Naftali Bennett soon