Abbas discusses Trump’s peace plan with Saudi King
Gulf monarch says his country will continue to support Palestinians in international arena and work for independent Palestinian state
View ArticleAbbas says Palestinians ‘stand alongside’ Saudis in face of attacks
In meeting with Saudi Crown Prince, PA president appears to take sides with Riyadh against Iran
View ArticleSenior PA official denies Saudis gave Abbas ultimatum on US peace plan
Palestinian leader was reportedly told by Riyadh to accept American proposal when it comes, or resign
View ArticlePalestinians at UN push for resolution on Jerusalem
Egypt-sponsored resolution expected to oppose Trump's recognition as Israel's capital, diplomats say
View ArticleAbbas heading to Saudi Arabia to discuss Trump’s Jerusalem decision
PA ambassador to Riyadh denies Saudis have put pressure on Palestinians to accept an American peace proposal
View ArticleSaudi King tells Abbas he supports East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital
Palestinian Authority leader briefs Salman about efforts to counter US recognition of holy city as Israeli capital
View ArticleIsraeli and Saudi officials reportedly hold series of secret meetings in Egypt
PA official quoted saying Jerusalem-Riyadh ties are undermining the PA, with Saudis no longer viewing Israel as 'greatest enemy in region'
View ArticleAvoiding Khashoggi case, Saudi king says Palestinians ‘top priority’
In first remarks since murder of dissident journalist, King Salman makes no mention of accusations his son ordered brutal slaying
View ArticleNetanyahu rejected secret Saudi peace plan after 2014 Gaza war — report
Officials say Israeli PM showed no flexibility regarding proposal, which would have seen joint Riyadh-Jerusalem effort against Iran and Saudi assistance in rehabilitating Strip
View ArticleSaudi Arabia condemns Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes
Riyadh urges world powers to intervene to stop 'dangerous aggression' targeting Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem
View ArticleUS blocks UN draft condemning demolition of Palestinian homes
Security Council statement pushed by Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa said move 'undermines the viability of the two-state solution and the prospect for just and lasting peace'
View ArticleIn call with Abbas, Saudi king condemns Netanyahu annexation pledge
King Salman slams 'very dangerous escalation against the Palestinian people'; Jordan urges world to 'act effectively and quickly' to prevent move
View ArticleSaudi soccer team to play Palestine in West Bank
PA President Abbas said to invite Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to watch next week's World Cup qualifier
View ArticleSpurned by allies, Saudi Arabia rethinks checkbook diplomacy
After decades of spending billions to increase its influence, Riyadh has little to show for it, observers say, and allies can no longer rely on Saudi largesse
View ArticleSaudi Arabia on road to ties with Israel, but not quite there yet
Most Saudis still view Palestinian statehood as a prerequisite for formal relations, but state-backed media and clerics are signaling change is underway
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