Sudan deal has deepened the shock in Ramallah, which is digging in despite impatience among erstwhile Sunni supporters. The Palestinians aren't going anywhere, but the PA might be

For starters, he'd have used the new ties with the Gulf states to help restore the sense of possibility for peace with the Palestinians, and broken the stalemate with them

Erdan's criticism comes as many representatives on top UN body discuss agreements inked with UAE, Bahrain, and Sudan

Activists file charges in West Bank court, say British support for Jewish national home at root of Palestinian suffering; claim they'll take matter to London, demand accountability

Israel and Mideast not expected to top foreign policy priorities for Democratic nominee; if elected, his administration may disengage from region, but won't leave Israel behind

Explaining faction''s vote against Gulf deals, Ayman Odeh says they are based on flawed and twisted logic. 'We cannot accept this, either morally or nationally'

Israeli PM reveals location of a Hezbollah 'missile factory' in Beirut, says Iran will have material for two nuclear bombs in months, hopes Palestinians will ultimately seek peace

Axioms the Palestinians imposed on the Arab world for decades -- notably including the eschewing of all normalization with Israel -- are crumbling before their horrified eyes

Moscow warns it would be a mistake to think long-term stabilization can be achieved without addressing the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians

The documents signed by Abu Dhabi and Manama vaguely call for a 'solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict' but don't explicitly mention the two-state solution or settlements