Diplomatic sweeteners for joining the Abraham Accords that were offered to Morocco, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates could be rejected by Congress or reversed by the incoming Biden administration.
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Saudi Court Jails Saudi-American Doctor Despite U.S. Pressure
American officials have said privately that the charges against the doctor, Walid Fitaihi, were politically motivated.
Police in Indonesia Kill 6 Followers of Hard-Line Cleric
The authorities said the men, adherents of the Muslim cleric Rizieq Shihab, were shot and killed after they attacked officers in an unmarked car that had been following them.
U.S. Hopes a Small Step in Easing a Mideast Rivalry Could Further Rattle Iran’s Economy
The Trump administration wants Saudi Arabia to open its airspace to Qatari flights that are currently paying millions of dollars to route over Iran.
Rizieq Shihab, Back in Indonesia, Calls for ‘Moral Revolution’
Rizieq Shihab and his vigilante movement have spent decades calling for harsh Islamic rule. Now he’s back from self-imposed exile and promising a “moral revolution.”
Saudi Activist Who Fought For Women’s Right to Drive Is Sent to Terrorism Court
Loujain al-Hathloul, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent prisoners, has been accused of harming the kingdom’s security. Rights groups consider the prosecution a sham.
Israeli Reports Say Netanyahu Met Saudi Crown Prince. Saudis Deny It.
Clashing reports about the meeting, which would be the first between high-level Israeli and Saudi leaders, show how far apart the two countries remain.
Netanyahu Meets With Saudi Crown Prince
The visit on Sunday night was the first known meeting between high-level Israeli and Saudi leaders.
After Trump’s Embrace, Saudis Brace for a Chillier Tone From Biden
Saudi Arabia’s leaders counted on President Trump’s unwavering support, but President-elect Biden has vowed to take away the kingdom’s “dangerous blank check.”
Pfizer Vaccine, Brexit, U.S. Presidential Transition: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.