Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu
Onslaught points to growing frustration in Gulf state’s royal court with Israeli prime minister and war in Gaza
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Israel will resume war in Gaza unless more hostages freed this week, says Netanyahu
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Alvarez will meet Scull on May 3 in Saudi Arabia
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Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
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