Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Trump with Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter during White House meeting focused on Iran, Gaza and expanding regional peace.

I didn’t want Donald Trump to be president. But once he was elected, I wondered if his impulse to smash convention could actually do some good in the Middle East. In the Times Opinion video above, I lay out my proposal.

Gulf states with strong ties to President Donald Trump are emerging from the war between Israel and Iran with greater regional influence and with some of their longstanding security concerns over Iranian power assuaged.

W hen President Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, the Middle East will look far different from how it did only months ago. A region that was awash in conflict and risk seems to be ripe for diplomacy. At first glance, it appears to be a rare opportunity for Trump’s brand of dealmaking.

President Trump discusses the expansion of Abraham Accords after the "12 Day War" between Israel and Iran, with officials suggesting Syria and Lebanon as likely candidates to join.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump Monday marks his third time at the White House since January. Unlike the previous two episodes, there’s no public events on the schedule – leaving the two leaders’ highly consequential Middle East discussion entirely private.

The Israel-Iran conflict has highlighted President Trump's challenge in shaping foreign affairs while maintaining political support at home.

Trump announced a ceasefire on social media. The attack earlier Monday on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar comes two days after the U.S. used 'bunker buster' bombs on Iranian nuclear sites.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to "talk" about deescalation as deadly aerial attacks between Tehran and Israel continue.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday night that he's nominating President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.The honor was "well-deserved," Netanyahu told Trump.Why It MattersTrump has long called himself a master peacemaker and made clear his desire for the Nobel Peace Prize.

President Trump accused Israel and Iran of violating a ceasefire, but then said it was "in effect" after a phone call with Israel's leader.

The U.S. has withdrawn from Doha ceasefire talks after Hamas' response showed a "lack of desire" for an agreement. Israel also pulled negotiators amid escalating demands.