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An intercepted projectile falls into the sea near Dubai's Palm Jumeirah archipelago on March 1, 2026. (FADEL SENNA / AFP)
March 5, 2026, 8:03 pm
Iran’s strikes on Arab states open door to new Gulf approach toward Israel
As Israel reportedly aids defense of US allies in region, pathways to new alliances could emerge. But shared threat of Iran hasn’t pushed Gulf states into Israel’s arms yet
By Nava Freiberg
This handout picture released by the Qatar News Agency (QNA) shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) chairing the 2025 Arab-Islamic emergency summit in Doha on September 15, 2025. (Qatar News Agency / AFP)
September 16, 2025, 3:02 am
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after attack on Hamas leaders in Doha
Top officials from UAE, Bahrain, Morocco attend summit on 5-year Abraham Accords anniversary; Iran president: Any ‘Islamic capital’ could be next target; Trump: Israel won’t hit Doha again
By AFP, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks to The Times of Israel, August 12, 2025. (Courtesy)
September 5, 2025, 7:26 pm
Huckabee: ‘The US has never asked Israel to not apply sovereignty’ to the West Bank
US ambassador signals Washington won’t oppose Israel’s potential West Bank annexation plans; stresses US respect for Israeli sovereignty as cabinet advances annexation discussions
By ToI Staff
A man rides a motorbike at the entrance of the Yarmuk camp for Palestinian refugees and their descendants in southern Damascus on May 22, 2025. (LOUAI BESHARA / AFP)
July 2, 2025, 9:19 pm
Israeli peace overtures garner mixed reactions from citizens in Damascus, Beirut
Some Syrians say they’d be open to normalization with Israel, but only in exchange for Golan Heights; Lebanese man vows to continue fighting Jewish state ‘until the end of time’
By AFP and ToI Staff
US envoy Steve Witkoff appears on Fox News' 'Laura Ingraham Show,' on June 24, 2025. (Screen capture via YouTube)
June 26, 2025, 11:48 am
Witkoff: Countries not previously contemplated will soon join Abraham Accords
US special envoy teases ‘some pretty big announcements’ in pact that could be ‘stabilizer’ for Middle East; warns uranium enrichment still ‘red line’ for Iran
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
May 3, 2025, 2:34 pm
US gives initial okay to $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump visit
Deal includes 1,000 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles; White House set to announce $100 billion arms package during US president’s trip this month
By AP and ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (C) is greeted as US Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis (2R) and Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Ibrahim Fakhroo (R) walk behind upon his arrival in Doha, October 24, 2024. (Nathan Howard/Pool/AFP)
November 4, 2024, 11:57 pm
US, Saudi Arabia said discussing security deal without Israel normalization
Sources cited by Axios say Washington, Riyadh looking at signing smaller agreement that falls short of defense pact initially sought, before Biden leaves office in January
By ToI Staff and Agencies
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, May 13, 2024. (Susan Walsh/AP)
May 15, 2024, 4:06 am
Top Biden aide Sullivan to visit Israel for talks on Saudi ties, Rafah — official
Jerusalem has assured Washington that it won’t further expand operations in Gaza’s southernmost city before national security adviser arrives over the weekend
By Jacob Magid
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) receives US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretariat in Riyadh on April 29, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/AFP)
May 3, 2024, 3:00 am
US ‘very close’ to bilateral deal with Saudis, but it hinges on Israel normalization
State Department spokesperson says ‘still more work to be done;’ Report says Saudis demanding Israeli exit from Gaza, settlement freeze and 3-5 year pathway to Palestinian state
By Jacob Magid
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is welcomed by Saudi Foreign Ministry Director of Protocol Affairs Mohammed Al-Ghamdi as he arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, April 29, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)
April 29, 2024, 9:06 am
Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss normalization with Israel, post-war Gaza
Top US envoy to meet with senior Saudi leaders; will hold wider talks with counterparts from Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan on Strip’s reconstruction, governance
By Reuters and ToI Staff
US President Joe Biden steps off of Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, April 26, 2024, as he returns from a trip to New York. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
April 27, 2024, 4:16 pm
NYT’s Friedman: Biden could restrict arms sales if IDF enters Rafah over US objections
Columnist says Israelis need to know there’s a choice: ground op or Saudi normalization; quotes official stressing, ‘We are not saying to Israel just leave Hamas be’
By ToI Staff
File - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads the weekly cabinet meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv on January 7, 2024. (RONEN ZVULUN / POOL / AFP)
April 22, 2024, 6:35 pm
US split over whether Netanyahu capable of accepting Palestinian component of Saudi deal
Key White House figures believe PM will show flexibility to salvage legacy, while others in State Dept think he’s too ideologically entrenched and beholden to far-right partners
By Jacob Magid
People take part in an anti-Israel demonstration in Surabaya, Indonesia, on November 17, 2023. (Juni Kriswanto / AFP)
April 11, 2024, 9:56 am
Indonesia ready to normalize ties with Israel as part of bid to join OECD – official
Head of economic forum said to broker deal that could see world’s largest Muslim nation establish relationship in exchange for Jerusalem smoothing way into developed countries club
By Joshua Davidovich
File - White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during a joint press conference with the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak (not pictured) in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
April 2, 2024, 10:31 am
US national security adviser to travel to Saudi Arabia for talks with crown prince
Jake Sullivan set to discuss Israel normalization in meeting with Muhammad bin Salman; though Blinken hailed ‘good progress,’ no major breakthrough expected, says official
By Reuters and ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 20, 2024. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP)
March 22, 2024, 12:53 am
During Cairo visit, Blinken says ‘progress’ made on Israel-Saudi normalization
Following trip to Jeddah and ahead of arrival in Israel, US secretary of state says discussions are ‘getting close to a point where we’ll have agreements’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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