Kingdom's de facto ruler is seen as advocate of closer ties to Israel, though king reportedly less keen

In a triumphant week, Riyadh brokers Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap, holds UN summit, hosts German chancellor and talks energy with White House, but human rights pushed aside

Lipstadt tells ToI she's 'disappointed' with Warsaw's stance. Also voices support for Iran protesters, says she monitors US antisemitism, not sure if Trump rally salutes echo Nazis

One of the five men freed in a prisoner swap says Russian-Israeli oligarch identified himself after they boarded their flight to Saudi Arabia: 'He's well respected by Ukrainians'

Kingdom seeks to accomplish goal by 2023; part of 'Vision 2030' initiative to overhaul economy, reduce oil dependency and further integrate women into workforce

Five British also transferred to Saudi Arabia in deal brokered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Session marking 20th anniversary of proposal attended by officials from Arab League, EU and US, foiling Israeli effort to present initiative as an outdated formula for peace

German chancellor latest Western leader to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, long shunned following murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Planning documents seen by WSJ show site on Red Sea island of Sindalah set to serve cocktails, wine and champagne

In this EXTRA Daily Briefing episode, editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman assess successes and failures, and how the region's alliances have shifted