“People in the Middle East have suffered a lot by sticking to the past. Now we are saying this is a new era for the future and for the prosperity of every nation,” said the Omani foreign minister.

Warsaw (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday hailed as a breakthrough a conference in Warsaw where he is standing side-by-side with Arab powers to confront Iran, hoping their common front can pave the way to greater normalisation of relations.

Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of manipulating the Israeli public.

What makes the very presence of Arab ministers in Warsaw significant, even if they do not shake hands with Netanyahu in front of whirling cameras, is that the Palestinians asked them not to come.

Israel is working to oust Iran from Syria, Netanyahu said, adding, “we are obligated to do this and we will do this.”

Warsaw (AFP) - The United States and Israel will lead a new push to pressure Iran at a conference on Thursday in Warsaw which is as notable for its absences as its attendees.