Proposed summit to also address return of Israeli civilian captives, bodies of IDF soldiers held since 2014

US secretary of state to wrap up trip with meeting with King Abdullah II, following two days of talks in Israel, the West Bank and Egypt

Before leaving Israel, US secretary of state invites President Rivlin to meet Biden in coming weeks; in Cairo, US envoy to meet Egyptian leader, spy chief

US secretary to meet with leaders of Israel, PA, Jordan and Egypt; US says first Mideast visit not about restarting peace talks, but rather how to improve life for both sides

In call with Egyptian counterpart, Secretary of State Antony Blinken also stresses US concerns over potential Egyptian purchase of fighter jets from Russia

Deal for naval anti-aircraft weapons comes as State Department says it's looking into alleged harassment of US-Egyptian activist's family

Defense officials reportedly fear new US administration will clamp down on abuses by Saudi Arabia, Egypt and UAE, imperiling Israel's improved ties with them and strengthening Iran

Move meant to support campaign against Islamist militants in Sinai, ensure interoperability with Israel's military; US says still pressing Cairo on human rights concerns

Potential removal of some 400 soldiers from US-led peacekeeping force is opposed by Israel and US State Department, The Wall Street Journal reports

Sharp remarks by US secretary of state signal Washington intends to place death of Mustafa Kassem, following protracted hunger strike, high on the diplomatic agenda