In new op-ed for Israeli paper, ambassador to US says agreement will provide Abu Dhabi with 'stronger' tools to 'forcefully' promote rights of the Palestinian people

New York Rep. Gregory Meeks says military assistance to Jerusalem is 'absolute and unequivocal,' 2 weeks after stating US should leverage aid to stop annexation

President's senior adviser and son-in-law tells reporters Trump is committed to 'holding Israel accountable' and it will refrain from moving forward on annexing West Bank land

PM predicts more Arab states to follow, paving way for accord with Palestinians too; insists W. Bank annexation will happen: 'It's not that someone told me to pick' between the two

Abu Dhabi authorities remove block on calls between countries, allow access to Israeli websites -- including Times of Israel

By contrast, despite the widespread criticism, Efrat mayor Oded Revivi sees UAE deal as positive sign indicating settlements are not an obstacle to regional peace

Breaking ranks with EU, Jean Asselborn says Emiratis prioritized economic interests, security over solidarity with Palestinians; says no stability in region until 2-state solution

Amid discussions over expiring arms embargo, Eli Cohen says Iran should be kicked out of the United Nations

President's reference to Jerusalem ostensibly agreeing to a settlement freeze was a slip, Times of Israel told

'We are not a gift to be awarded to the Israelis at some stage if they satisfy Palestinian demands,' says top diplomat, adding that move was made in best interests of UAE