The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/saudi-arabia/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:07:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Saudi Arabia | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/saudi-arabia/ 32 32 Trump says ‘mandatory’ for Muslim nations involved in Iran deal to join Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-mandatory-for-muslim-nations-involved-in-iran-deal-to-join-abraham-accords/ Mon, 25 May 2026 14:36:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830205 US president urges Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to normalize ties with Israel; Saudi source says not without 'irreversible pathway' to Palestinian state

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]]> Hajj pilgrims brave sweltering Mecca heat with ice cream and giant fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/hajj-pilgrims-brave-sweltering-mecca-heat-with-ice-cream-and-giant-fans/ Mon, 25 May 2026 07:04:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829848 Millions of Muslims from around the world flock to Saudi Arabia's holy city, though summer scorcher raises heatstroke risk as authorities look to cool down the massive crowds

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]]> Arab, Islamic FMs call Ben Gvir’s taunts of flotilla activists ‘assault on human dignity’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-islamic-fms-call-ben-gvirs-taunts-of-flotilla-activists-assault-on-human-dignity/ Mon, 25 May 2026 01:40:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829787 Eight Arab and Muslim countries are latest to condemn far-right minister over video showing him taunting activists kneeling on floor with their hands tied

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]]> Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj in Mecca despite uncertainty in war with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pilgrims-from-the-west-flock-to-hajj-in-mecca-despite-uncertainty-in-war-with-iran/ Sun, 24 May 2026 06:32:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829183 Many Muslims from the West say they feel a sense of safety during the religious pilgrimage to the holy city in Saudi Arabia, even as countries issued travel warnings

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]]> Pilgrims for annual hajj in Mecca surpass 2025 numbers despite Middle East war https://www.timesofisrael.com/pilgrims-for-annual-hajj-in-mecca-surpass-2025-numbers-despite-middle-east-war/ Sat, 23 May 2026 11:03:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828814 Saudi official says over 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have come to kingdom, with more expected to arrive, to perform one of the five pillars of the faith

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]]> Saudi warplanes struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq during war, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-warplanes-struck-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-during-war-sources-say/ Thu, 14 May 2026 00:30:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823010 Riyadh said to have targeted sites near the kingdom's northern border from which drone and missiles were launched at Gulf states; Kuwait also said to have fired on Iraq

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]]> Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-covertly-launched-strikes-on-iran-during-war-sources-say/ Tue, 12 May 2026 21:37:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822160 Strikes were 'tit-for-tat' for Iranian attacks on kingdom; UAE, which similarly struck Islamic Republic before and after truce, said to have coordinated at least one attack with Israel

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]]> US said hoping to resume Hormuz naval escorts as it awaits Iran’s response to peace offer https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-hoping-to-resume-hormuz-naval-escorts-as-it-awaits-irans-response-to-peace-offer/ Thu, 07 May 2026 20:38:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818697 Project Freedom could renew after Saudi Arabia, Kuwait lift restrictions on US using its airspace, bases, WSJ reports; White House said expecting response to latest offer by Friday

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]]> Trump reportedly paused Hormuz op after Saudis denied use of airspace; US awaits Iran deal response https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-reportedly-paused-hormuz-operation-after-saudi-arabia-denied-use-of-its-airspace/ Thu, 07 May 2026 07:34:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3818110 Riyadh rejects report as US officials say Gulf states were surprised by Project Freedom, which triggered fears of fresh fighting; top Iranian negotiator mocks US for halting operation

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]]> Lebanon’s internal splits over talks with Israel trip up Saudi mediation efforts https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanons-internal-splits-over-talks-with-israel-trip-up-saudi-mediation-efforts/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:43:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814005 Riyadh's envoy visits Beirut to bridge differences on approach to Jerusalem, but can't overcome tension between pro-diplomacy president and Hezbollah-allied parliament speaker

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]]> US, IDF strikes hit Iranian rail and Kharg Island; Israel faces ongoing missile attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-strikes-hit-iranian-rail-and-kharg-island-israel-faces-ongoing-missile-attacks/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:53:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796810 2 lightly hurt in Hezbollah rocket attacks on north, while Iran's cluster munitions cause damage in the country's center; Israel checking reports Tehran synagogue hit by strike

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]]> Satellite images begin to show damage wrought across the region by Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-images-begin-to-show-damage-wrought-across-the-region-by-iran-war/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:58:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791998 Images reveal burning ships in Iranian military port next to Strait of Hormuz, damage to an Iranian military base, and destruction at air bases across the Gulf

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]]> Pakistan’s PM speaks with Iranian president ahead of 4-nation Islamabad peace talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistans-pm-speaks-on-phone-with-iranian-president-ahead-of-islamabad-peace-talks/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:58:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789592 Shehbaz Sharif says he held 'detailed' hour-long call with Masoud Pezeshkian, as Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey -- but not Iran or US -- prepare to meet for talks on the war

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]]> Visiting UAE, Zelensky announces defense cooperation with Abu Dhabi amid Iran attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-uae-zelensky-announces-defense-cooperation-with-abu-dhabi-amid-iran-attacks/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:44:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789571 Deal follows agreement between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia as Kyiv offers anti-drone expertise to Gulf nations facing Iranian attacks; Tehran targets Abu Dhabi, Omani port in latest strikes

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]]> 12 US troops wounded, 2 seriously, in Iranian attack on Saudi base — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-us-troops-wounded-2-seriously-in-iranian-attack-on-saudi-base-report/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:29:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789463 Several aerial refueling planes said damaged; ballistic missile and drones used in attack; 300 American soldiers injured since start of war, vast majority of casualties described as minor

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