Tag: Bahrain
Israeli prime minister in Bahrain: ‘Iran destabilizes the region’
Israel and Bahrain are dealing with security challenges that stem from the same source: Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in an interview with the Bahraini paper Al-Ayam that was published on Tuesday morning.
“Iran supports terrorist organizations...
Jewish life in Arab Gulf states rejuvenated one year after founding of AGJC
When it comes to the impact of the Abraham Accords on Jewish life in the Persian Gulf, most thoughts turn to the opportunities for Israelis to flock to newly opened kosher hotels and restaurants in Dubai or Manama,...
Israeli prime minister lands in Bahrain for first official visit
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett landed in Bahrain on Monday evening, representing the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister to the kingdom.
Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa...
During historic Bahrain visit, Gantz pledges to pursue ‘operational cooperation’
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz visited the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet on Thursday morning after arriving in Bahrain on a surprise visit the day before. He was accompanied by the commander of the Fifth...
Gantz, senior Israeli defense officials in Bahrain for first official visit
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz landed in Manama, Bahrain, for the first official visit by the head of Israel’s defense establishment to the Gulf country on Wednesday.
A Bahraini welcoming ceremony held at Bahrain International...
‘People-to-people’ relationships are centerpiece of Abraham Accords’ progress, advocates say
The Abraham Accords garnered headlines in 2020 as landmark normalization deals between the governments of Israel and Arab states. But more than a year later, advocates of the agreements are emphasizing their impact on...
Israel’s diamond industry to make first appearance at Bahrain jewelry expo
One of the Gulf region’s most prestigious diamond and jewelry shows, Jewellery Arabia, is being held this year from Nov. 16-20 in Bahrain, and for the first time, Israel’s diamond industry will be represented.
Israel Diamond...
First official Egyptair flight lands at Ben-Gurion Airport
An Egyptair jet landed at Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport on Sunday, marking the Egyptian national carrier’s first official direct flight to the Jewish state since the two countries signed a peace treaty in 1979.
Egyptair affiliate AirSinai...
Lapid arrives in Bahrain in first official visit to Gulf State by Israeli minister
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid traveled to the Kingdom of Bahrain on Thursday in the first official visit by an Israeli minister to the country.
Lapid met with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani...
Blinken hosts livestream with Abraham Accord members to mark one-year milestones
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Biden administration will continue to build on the Trump administration’s successful Abraham Accords between Israel and its Arab neighbors in a virtual event marking the accord’s one-year...