Bahrain appoints head of diplomatic mission to Israel
Foreign Ministry says a team from Bahrain would arrive in Israel in coming weeks to make the necessary arrangements for the Bahraini Embassy.
Middle East Peace Process
Former Saudi official: Full normalization only after Palestinian independence
The ex-adviser says Israel's current policy toward Palestinians not conducive for Saudi Arabia to seek official recognition.
'Middle East was due for some unconventional thinking'
Former Ambassador David Friedman says that when he entered office in the first year of the Trump administration, “the Middle East was due for some unconventional thinking.”
'Saudi Arabia on path to peace with Israel'
"These deals are complex and take a great deal of time, but any one thing could spark the right opportunity for a deal to actually be announced and quickly consummated, as we have seen," former White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt tells JNS.
Jews in Gulf prepare for a unique Passover experience
Small Jewish community prepares to celebrate the historic exodus from Egypt, just months after Israel and two Gulf states signed peace deal.
Shalva, Emirati musicians partner to build musical bridge
At gala event marking the 31st anniversary of the organization, Shalva's musical group teams with Emirati musicians and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra for a trilingual rendition of the Simon and Garfunkel classic "Bridge Over Troubled Waters."
Niger mulling normalizing ties with Israel, minister says
"Establishing relations between Israel and Muslim countries in Africa is a move that will contribute to both sides, both bilaterally and in terms of regional stability," says Intelligence Services Minister Eli Cohen.
History made as first UAE ambassador arrives in Israel
Mohamed Al Khaja, former chief of staff to the UAE foreign minister, was due to present his credentials to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin at the start of a three-day visit.
Israel, Bahrain sign historic postal agreement
Agreement will "create a bridge between the countries and enable the development of economic and social ties between private and public figures in both countries," Communications Ministry director-general says.
Israel reportedly in talks on defense alliance with Gulf states
The i24NEWS report said the talks were likely designed as a means to counter the "growing Iranian threat" in the region ahead of a possible resumption of talks on a nuclear deal between Tehran and the West.