Kushner saw recent Trump break with Senator Jim Inhofe, who has long opposed US recognizing Rabat's hold on Western Sahara, as opportunity to push a deal

Reports say Riyadh edging toward own deal with Israel and is pushing other Muslim countries to establish ties with Jerusalem; Indonesia, Oman tipped as likely candidates

Trump also to take part in call, Israeli officials tell local media; Israeli airlines all plan to operate routes; diplomat says Biden unlikely to reverse West Sahara decision

As Israel and Morocco announce agreement to normalize ties, diplomatic source tells Channel 12 talks underway with more Muslim countries in Africa and Asia

Blue and White leaders say Trump administration kept them in the loop; PM reportedly spoke to defense minister hours before announcement and made no mention of it

President Trump's decision to recognize Rabat's claim over Western Sahara paves way for North African kingdom to agree to open embassy in Tel Aviv and allow direct flights

Report says Rabat also scuppered US Secretary of State's audience with monarch and refused to discuss normalization between Israel and Morocco; PMO dismisses 'lies'

With US Secretary of State Pompeo heading to Rabat to push for normalization with Jerusalem, report says Netanyahu hoping to use achievement to boost his political fortunes

King Mohammed VI instructs Interior Ministry to facilitate vote, which hasn't been held since 1969 amid increased hostility toward Jews in Morocco following 1967's Six-Day War