Trump welcomed the Saudi crown prince with royal honors; focus of the visit: the sale of F-35 aircraft, normalization of relations with Israel, and huge investments by Saudi Arabia in the United States; Bin Salman said Saudi Arabia wants to join the Abraham Accords, but it 'wants to ensure a path to a Palestinian state' too

Central reason for delays in the case is that Jay Footlik, an American lobbyist described by investigators as acting on behalf of Qatar, has not yet been questioned, with a date for his testimony not yet coordinated with US authorities

Treasury officials recently froze several military contracts, accusing defense establishment of overspending and warning that rising security costs would have major impact on 2026 budget, including the possibility of new tax on banks

The UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza plan and authorizing an international stabilization force, a move Hamas says imposes unwanted foreign control on the enclave

Air Force officials stressed that the F-35’s advanced detection, data-processing and networked systems give Israel an edge unmatched by any other country in the region

Rodolphe Haykal had been expected to meet senior US officials and discuss military issues, including aid programs for the Lebanese Armed Forces, as the army seeks additional international support to maintain basic operations

Adams said he wanted to come back to the country to send a message: "Israel will always have a supporter in me"

Probe began when judge on regional rabbinical court reported to police that he was being pressured by High Rabbinical Court to influence rulings in disputes involving hekdeshot — religious endowments that include valuable real estate