US president affirms support for kingdom's security in face of Iran-backed attacks, underlines importance of human rights; readout makes no mention of 2018 killing of reporter

Israel's public broadcaster says recent phone calls also touched on Riyadh's concerns over new US administration's focus on alleged Saudi rights violations

White House: Biden vowed to boost defense ties, stressed need for peace with Palestinians, region; PMO: They discussed building on normalization deals, Iran nuclear threat, COVID

US press secretary says 'stay tuned,' conversation will happen 'soon'; touts 'important strategic security relationship' between the countries

The two diplomats said to focus on regional stability, after Washington announces end to support for Saudi war in Yemen

New administration showing 'it's not business as usual' with the way Trump ran regional relations

‘We’re past the point of no return,’ says PM on ties between Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi

Washington reviewing foreign arms sales made by Trump administration, including deal reached as part of Israel normalization, as well as accord with Saudi Arabia

Military says testing of shipping through Yanbu is 'contingency' planning; bases at Tabuk and Taif under consideration as attacks increase from Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis

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