As Biden advisers make another trip to Riyadh for talks with MBS, Netanyahu's aides dismiss Abbas as 'mayor of Ramallah' and insist he won't dictate agreement's terms

Biden told Netanyahu that he wants agreement to include measures that maintain prospects for two-state solution, while Israeli premier kept his affirmative response vague

Visit planned for Wednesday reportedly postponed amid Ramallah's resistance and social media calls to disrupt it, as some view it as sign of normalization with Israel

Riyadh will continue to pay lip service to proposal conditioning peace with Israel on Palestinian state, but those involved in effort say kingdom ready to normalize ties for less

Amid Israel normalization talks, Nayef al-Sudairi presents credentials as first ambassador to PA, heading kingdom's first delegation to West Bank in 30 years; may visit Al-Aqsa

Saudis 'told us they're not brokers between us and Israel. They're our partners,' Palestinian official says, expressing confidence Riyadh won't forget their cause

New non-resident ambassador to lead delegation and present his credentials to PA's Abbas; Riyadh condemns Israeli 'extremist' provocations as Jews pray on Temple Mount

Comment by Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan at UN event comes amid US-brokered efforts for Israeli-Saudi normalization, in which Riyadh is demanding concessions to Palestinians

Initiative's European architect highlights effort to show parties what will be available to them if they reach a deal; Arab participants use event to blast Israeli policies

Ministerial gathering on UNGA sidelines will see European, Arab, global actors form working groups to develop perks that conflict parties will be able to enjoy if they make a deal