Russia: US must respect UN regarding Israel

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of making cynical use of recently-signed agreements with Kosovo and Serbia to advance the Trump Administration’s interests in Israel. When asked…

Arab League refuses to condemn Israel-UAE deal

The Arab League reiterated support for Palestinian statehood based on the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, but gave an unprecedented signal to Ramallah by refusing to condemn Israel’s normalization deal with…

Israel-UAE deal set to be signed 15 September

Israel and the United Arab Emirates are set to ratify their agreement to normalize ties with a signing ceremony at the White House on 15 September 2020. Israeli Prime Minister…

Kosovo normalizes ties with Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump is seemingly unimpressed by regional opposition from Iran, Turkey, the Palestinian Authority, Hamas and other Palestinian factions to prevent peace between Israel and Arab and Muslim…

Saudi Arabia allows Israeli overflights

Saudi Arabia has announced an historic decision to allow Israeli airlines to fly through its airspace, to facilitate direct flights to the United Arab Emirates. The breakthrough decision comes after…

Netanyahu: “Peace favors Israel”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed a senior delegation from the United States in Jerusalem, where he reiterated excitement over the ground-breaking agreement to normalize relations with United Arab Emirates.…

Abbas: Israel-UAE can’t bypass Palestinians

The United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Dominic Raab wrapped up his lightning visit to the region with talks with Palestinian Authority leaders in Ramallah after earlier meetings…

Pompeo opens peace tour in Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosted U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Jerusalem this morning, where he commended the Trump Administration. “You have stood up to Iran’s aggression and triggered…

Trump: Saudi-Israel ties may be next

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged that he expects Saudi Arabia to soon follow in the footsteps of its closest regional-ally, the United Arab Emirates – to normalize relations with the…