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 at the Saudi-US investment forum as the country’s de facto ruler watched from the front row,

Donald Trump is prioritizing his relationships with the Saudi Arabia-led Sunni Arab monarchies, and Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu are taking a back seat.