Middle East Peace Process

Sudan has made it clear that without legislation that would grant it immunity from legal action over its terrorist past, ties will not be upgraded.

King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa makes offer to host peace talks during meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah, UAE crown prince in Abu Dhabi. Tripartite meeting focuses on consolidating unified Arab front against Iran, future strategy for incoming US administration. US President-elect Biden has said he plans to bring Washington back to 2015 nuclear deal, raising concerns among Persian Gulf and moderate Sunni Arab states.

In meeting with Bahraini foreign minister, Israeli president hails peace process with message for the Palestinians.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan says ties with Israel will "contribute to the stability of the entire region." It was still unclear when the visits will take place.

 The recently signed and ratified Abraham Accords have fueled a curiosity for knowledge and education centered around the Hebrew language in the Emirates.

Visit aimed at shoring up the outgoing Trump administration’s priorities, notably its anti-China and -Iran policies, and could include visits to Israeli settlements.

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan says preliminary meetings will be held ahead of the Israeli delegation's scheduled visit to Sudan next week.

Mossad agent known as "Stronghold," who was at the forefront of Jerusalem's contacts with Khartoum that resulted in normalization, will lead first limited delegation. A second, larger delegation focusing on development, agriculture to depart for Khartoum in a few weeks' time.

Panelists celebrate new opportunities in wake of regional peace breakthrough at the International Kohelet policy Forum, Shilo Policy Forum and Israel Hayom Conference held last week.

The historic peace treaty between Jerusalem and Khartoum seen by Jewish groups as a major breakthrough in regional peacemaking; Egypt, UAE and Bahrain hail it as a major achievement. Palestinian insist accord "is in violation of the Arab summit resolutions and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative."