He has to keep his coalition government intact while satisfying Mr Trump's desire to expand Israel's diplomatic ties in the Middle East. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel's strategic affairs minister, who close to Netanyahu, called to ‘bring in the U.S. and forces in the region’ to administer Gaza in later stages of cease-fire

Israeli officials attempted to downplay reports of the Palestinian Authorities’ role in Gaza and the possibility of a two-state solution that would help normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an Israel-Iran conflict, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

While Israel has admitted that an agreement has been reached over Palestinian Authority (PA) being part of Gaza Strip’s governance, Israel has downplayed PA’s role in Gaza and has emphasised it is a t

Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has visited Lebanon for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the tiny Mediterranean country.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is set to visit Lebanon for the first time in over a decade, signaling a potential reset in strained ties. This historic visit comes after years of tension over Hezbollah’s influence,

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration contributing to the risk of a war between Israel and Iran, addressing an issue the region has feared since the start of Israel's war in Gaza.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits Lebanon on Thursday in the first trip to Beirut by Riyadh's top diplomat in 15 years, seeking a commitment to reform as the Gulf state reasserts sway in a country where Iranian influence is waning.

For his second and last term, Trump has appointed an ambassador in Mike Huckabee, who believes there is no such thing as a Palestinian, a defence secretary in Pete Hegseth, who said a Third Temple should be built on the ruins of Al Aqsa mosque, and a peace envoy in Steve Witkoff who wants to "relocate Gazans to Indonesia".

Sticking to his short-term strategy, Netanyahu keeps all options open, knowing that in the Middle East, anything can derail even the best-laid plans. As the stages unfold, new opportunities develop,