Editor David Horovitz weighs in on goals of US president's trip to region; environment reporter Sue Surkes talks desalinated water piped into Galilee & fungi as building material

PM says Biden's direct flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia 'will carry with it a message of peace and hope from us'; US president says his trip is 'steps toward normalization'

In WaPo article, US leader says he'll be first American president to fly directly between countries during official trip to region

After Britain says arms shipment seized earlier this year, Tehran calls claim 'baseless,' accuses the United Kingdom of being complicit in Yemen war

Announcement viewed as strongest proof yet that Tehran is arming Houthi rebels, violating UN arms embargo; development marks escalation in Iran's relationship with West

After two years of coronavirus pandemic restrictions, massive religious festival gets underway, though some limitations remain

Attendance still far lower than the 2.5 million Muslims who made the pilgrimage in 2019; this year, participants must be under 65, vaccinated and with negative test

Channel 13's Alon Ben David says some locals turned a cold shoulder, others invited him for coffee; normalization will take time

In recent months, Saudis have taken to social media -- which is tightly controlled in the kingdom -- to express their support for peace

Defense minister hopes pact will expand with Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia; says Israel has 'powerful' responses ready amid efforts by Tehran to target Israeli tourists in Turkey