"The nature of that bilateral relationship—with Israel still reliant upon the military, diplomatic and economic assistance of the United States—is such that the prime minister

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump called on Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel during a speech to the oil-rich kingdom’s leaders on Tuesday — saying “you’ll be greatly honoring me” by doing so. Trump frequently referred to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by name during his speech as the country’s de facto ruler watched from the front row.

President Donald Trump heads to the Middle East for peace deals and business negotiations, even as tensions allegedly rise with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli officials have put a brave face on U.S. President Donald Trump bypassing them on a Middle East trip this week, but his decision to do so is the latest to sow doubt in Israel about where it stands in Washington's priorities.

Israeli American advocates and the family of a freed Israeli hostage are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s willingness to accept a “free” luxury jet from Qatar, pointing to the country’s close relationship with Iran and its long-standing support for Hamas leaders.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled won’t include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program.

By Samia Nakhoul, Humeyra Pamuk and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) - When U.S. President Donald Trump lands in Riyadh on Tuesday, he will be greeted with opulent ceremonies, gilded palaces and the prospect of $1 trillion in investments.

President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday to a royal-purple-carpet rollout and a motorcade ride ensconced by a calvary of Arabian horses – a daylong kickoff to the first major international trip of his second term.