State Department official stresses that sale will allow Riyadh 'to defend itself from Iranian-backed Houthi air attacks'

'A truly festive day,' says captain in call with Netanyahu. 'It's a great privilege to reach this moment'; Israir plane flies over kingdom after receiving last-minute permission

Israir flight from Tel Aviv to India forced to take detour above Mecca and Jeddah 2 months after Riyadh okayed Israeli use of its airspace

Saudi flights also able to use Israeli airspace; White House advisor says Arabs losing patience with Palestinian leadership, will do 'what's in their best interests'

Using Bahrain's airspace could make route to UAE even more direct, though only if Qatari airspace is used as well

PA prime minister, Hamas condemn trip to Abu Dhabi by Israeli and US officials for discussions on normalization deal