Saudi Arabia, Qatar see closer ties with Israel as a way to win support in Washington. Read more about Gulf states in "race to the heart of the Israeli lobby" 

UNRWA tries to head off looming disaster with public appeal. Read more about Celebrities back Palestinian refugees as Trump makes new threats 

Cutting aid for refugee agency UNRWA subject of fierce discussion within US administration Read more about Trump to punish Palestinians as example for rest of world 

Employees of diamond magnate Lev Leviev tried to bribe New York police to quell protests for Palestinian rights. Read more about Activists celebrate closure of Israeli settlement builder's New York store 

Pro-Israel billionaire Sheldon Adelson remains more influential in the White House than Russia has ever been. Read more about What Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury" says about Trump's collusion with Israel 

Recognizing city as Israel’s capital will embolden extremists who aim to destroy Muslim holy sites. Read more about Watch: Trump playing with fire in Jerusalem 

Trump “peace” plan would revive 1990s fantasies, strip Palestinians of Jerusalem. Read more about Israel lobby billionaire praises Kushner for collusion with Netanyahu 

Media focus on Russia ignores evidence of real collusion with Israel. Read more about Trump aide Flynn pleads guilty to lying about effort to help Israel 

Reported Trump peace plan would give Palestinians state in name only. Read more about Jared Kushner probed over Israel contacts