The focus of the American president's visit to the Middle East is Saudi Arabia, not Israel, and his time here will be unlikely to lead to breakthroughs on any front.

Nachala movement is preparing the logistics and handing out kits to groups of settler activists who will take to strategic hilltops in Area C. Nachala chairwoman Daniella Weiss: The people are behind us.

Egyptian president brings up the issue in a call with PM Lapid after Israeli media publishes archival material suggesting a mass grave could be located near Latrun. Lapid's military secretary to examine the issue, update Cairo, the PM's office says.

As President Biden prepares for a diplomatically sensitive trip, he has signaled that he is looking to reset strained relations with Saudi Arabia at a time when he wants increased Gulf oil supplies along with closer Arab security ties with Israel to counter Iran.

Defense Minister Gantz and Justice Minister Sa'ar unveil new electoral union seeking to "help end the country’s protracted political crisis" and "lay the foundation of the next government." Gantz to head joint slate, Sa'ar will serve as No. 2.