Despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between Manama and Jerusalem, Israeli guests were not only welcomed in the Gulf kingdom -- we received VIP treatment

Senior Trump adviser tells dignitaries gathered in Manama his plan for the Middle East is 'the opportunity of the century' for Palestinians, laments their lack of cooperation

PLO official asserts that summit in Manama seeks to write off the Palestinian issue as an economic matter; protesters in Bethlehem burn a hanging effigy of Trump

Tony Blair, Steve Mnuchin and Jared Kushner will all speak in Manama, along with a slew of technocrats and businesspeople, but just as telling may be who is not on the agenda

Mohammed Massad says when he learned which other businesspeople were planning to attend the summit, he decided to withdraw

After weeks of uncertainty, American official says US wants 'focus to be on the economic aspect, not the political'

Egyptian president also appears to say Cairo won't make territorial concessions under future peace proposal