The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arab-states/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Arab states | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/arab-states/ 32 32 Arab ministers condemn ‘arrogant’ Israeli decision to ban them from West Bank visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-ministers-condemn-arrogant-israeli-decision-to-ban-them-from-west-bank-visit/ Sat, 31 May 2025 19:29:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3562625 FMs from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, other Arab states say Jerusalem’s refusal to allow landmark trip to Ramallah reflects government's ‘disregard for international law’

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar. 5: Day 516 – Arab states plan for Gaza, are frustrated with PA https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-5-day-516-arab-states-plan-for-gaza-are-frustrated-with-pa/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:45:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3496335&preview=true&preview_id=3496335 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses former hostages at Trump's address to Congress; an Arab summit opposing the president's plan; and the role of the PA in postwar Gaza

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]]> Arab leaders discuss backing ‘the Palestinian cause’ at meeting on Trump’s Gaza plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-leaders-discuss-backing-the-palestinian-cause-at-meeting-on-trumps-gaza-plan/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:28:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3488246 Sources familiar with discussions say the leaders primarily talked about Egyptian proposal to rebuild Strip, though no signs yet of serious progress on formulating a counter-plan

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]]> Arab plan for Gaza could involve up to $20 billion regional contribution https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-plan-for-gaza-could-involve-up-to-20-billion-regional-contribution/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:10:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3485766 Officials hope financial support from Arab and Gulf states toward reconstruction of the war-torn enclave could bring Trump around to their alternative plan

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]]> US officials defend Trump’s call to relocate Gazans from ‘uninhabitable plot of land’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-officials-defend-trumps-call-for-relocating-gazans-who-call-idea-delusional/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:09:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3475321&preview=true&preview_id=3475321 Trump thinks it's 'inhumane' to force people to live there while it is being rebuilt, wants to work with partners on creative solutions, source says; Rafah resident: 'Delusional'

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]]> In letter to US, five Arab nations reject transfer of Gazans, urge two-state solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-nations-reject-transfer-of-gazans-urge-two-state-solution-in-letter-to-us/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:47:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3474811 Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE, plus Palestinian official, write US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after Trump suggests Gazans be resettled

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]]> Daily Briefing June 28: Lacking White House invite, PM wangles China trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-28-lacking-white-house-invite-pm-wangles-china-trip/ Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:55:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3042134 Knesset correspondent Tal Schneider and US bureau chief Jacob Magid look at changing attitudes toward Netanyahu, as US perceives him to have lost control of his government

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]]> Saudis silent as Arab leaders welcome Biden, though some likely preferred Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/wary-arab-leaders-congratulate-biden-though-many-likely-preferred-trump/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 11:44:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2425120 Most states send laudatory missives; Riyadh, which enjoyed particularly good relations with the incumbent, and which may suffer under Biden administration, has yet to comment

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]]> Top Arab official has been unknowingly spying for Israel for 5 years — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-arab-official-has-been-unknowingly-spying-for-israel-for-5-years-report/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:28:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2147049 IDF's human intel unit unveils one of Jewish state's most important assets in an unspecified Arab state, a spy known as 'Torpedo,' including details of his remarkable recruitment

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]]> Arabs becoming less religious, BBC survey finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/arabs-becoming-less-religious-bbc-survey-finds/ Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:51:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2099653 Major poll of Arab world shows Trump least popular foreign leader, Israel perceived as top threat, 'honor killings' more acceptable than homosexuality

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]]> China pledges $15 million to Palestinians amid major push for Mideast influence https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-pledges-15-million-to-palestinians-amid-major-push-for-mideast-influence/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1886365 President Xi announces plan to give Arab states more than $23 billion for economic development, calls them 'natural partners' of China

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]]> Hamas warns against ‘normalization’ amid reports of Israel’s upped regional ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-warns-against-normalization-amid-reports-of-israels-upped-regional-ties/ Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:03:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1804870 Palestinian terror group blasts recent meetings of Palestinian, Israeli officials, praises global boycott efforts against Jewish state

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]]> Trump move on Jerusalem highlights Arab divisions https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-move-on-jerusalem-highlights-arab-divisions/ Thu, 07 Dec 2017 04:34:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1745113 Muslim leaders have warned of catastrophe over recognition, but are mired in internal troubles and hardly capable of challenging the US in a meaningful way

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]]> Jordanians, Saudis among victims of Istanbul attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordanians-saudis-among-victims-of-istanbul-attack/ Sun, 01 Jan 2017 14:02:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1531693 At least 15 foreigners, including Israeli teenager, among 39 killed in assault on swanky nightclub, several more tourists injured

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]]> PA said mulling Security Council resolution on settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-said-seeking-security-council-resolution-on-settlements/ Sat, 24 Sep 2016 08:05:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1468522&preview_id=1468522 Al Hayat reports that Palestinians consulting with Arab states on issue, also facing calls to drop plan for fear of souring US ties

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