The deal features a mix of public and private partnerships, a strong emphasis on emerging technologies, and a $142-billion arms deal.

The Israel Defense Forces said it was reviewing the reports. The strikes came hours after the military issued evacuation warnings to residents in Jabalia and surrounding areas

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Riyadh was seeking to “de-escalate” the situation in the Middle East and “end the war in Gaza.”

President Donald Trump is to meet with the new Syrian leader, a onetime insurgent, before wrapping up his visit to Saudi Arabia.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — President Trump called on Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel during a speech to the oil-rich kingdom’s leaders on Tuesday — saying “you’ll be greatly honoring me” by doing so. Trump frequently referred to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by name during his speech as the country’s de facto ruler watched from the front row.

Plus, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life in prison in the 1989 killings of their parents, making them eligible for parole.

Trump is again diverging from U.S. presidential habit by choosing the Middle East, not Canada or Mexico, for the first foreign trip of his second term. He's hoping to do deals with three of the region's wealthiest countries.