Mecca
'A paper tiger': Iran sees Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan defense pact as a major win, expert tells 'Post'
“Saudi Arabia has not taken any action against any of the aggressors attacking its territory, meaning Iran, the Houthis and the militias in Iraq. They have not done anything about it.”
Pakistan says defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia is 'purely defensive,' open to other nations
Why diplomatic deals cannot fix revolutionary ambitions - opinion
‘Pax Americana’ in the Middle East - opinion
Israel will have direct flights to Mecca by 2024, FM Cohen predicts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government had hoped it could arrange for direct flights between the two countries, even in advance of the deal, but to date, those efforts have not borne fruit.
Saudi-Iran thaw improves haj services for Iranian pilgrims
Sayid Mahdi, who will be in charge of around 2,800 Iranian pilgrims that will perform haj next week, said Saudi Arabia has been more cooperative in finding hotels for Iranians this year.
Israel says it is discussing possible direct Haj flights to Saudi Arabia
Muslims from Israel and the Palestinian territories currently travel to Mecca through third-party countries, which can spell additional expense and bother.
Voices from the Arab press: Conspiracy theories won't stop Saudi reforms
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
On This Day: The Muslim conquest of Mecca in 630 CE
Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is home to Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world which has within it the Ka'ba toward which all Muslims pray.
Respect must go both ways in Israel-Middle East normalization - editorial
The incident in Mecca needs to be used for education. While Israel wants to have normal relations with the Islamic world, there is also much to learn about this new relationship.
Saudi who helped Israeli journalist enter Mecca arrested
The Saudi Public Prosecution is working to take necessary procedures against the Israeli journalist as well.
Jewish Channel 13 reporter sparks outrage after visiting Mecca
Israel's Regional Cooperation Minister Esawi Frej (Meretz), who is Muslim himself, called the incident "a stupid thing to do and take pride in."
Saudi Arabia expected to grant access to Israeli air travel - US official
The announcement is expected to come during Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia later this week, the official said. Biden has made it a focus to integrate Israel into the broader Gulf region.
Muslim pilgrims gather for peak of haj east of Mecca
Pilgrims clad in white robes climbed the rocky Mount of Mercy, which oversees the plain of Arafat where the Prophet Mohammad held his last sermon.
