Netanyahu meets with Macron in Paris, main topic is Iran The prime minister's focus is the Iranian threat, but he will also meet with entrepreneurs interested in investing in Israel. February 2, 2023
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: Sudan slated to join Abraham Accords within days Director for Israel at the Abraham Accords Peace Institute discusses the news that Israel and Sudan will sign a peace agreement, and what the relations with Israel will do to help the people of Sudan. February 2, 2023
‘Outside-in approach’: Peace will come if the Palestinians are last, not first, Netanyahu tells CNN The Abraham Accords is more effective than getting 'hung up' on the Palestinians, the prime minister said, in apparent disagreement with the current U.S. administration. February 1, 2023
WATCH: Mideast countries condemn Jerusalem terror, but what will happen after Israel retaliates? While countries in the region condemned the deadly terror attack over the weekend, they connected it to an overall escalation of violence between the two sides. January 29, 2023
Saudi Arabia: Palestinian statehood is a prerequisite for ties with Israel Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that while normalization with Israel is a regional interest, 'it will only come through giving the Palestinians hope.' January 20, 2023
Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over new gov’t, stresses strong US-Israel bond A statement from Netanyahu's office said the two discussed Iran's nuclear program and ways to broaden the Abraham Accords. January 19, 2023
Netanyahu discusses expanding Abraham Accords with US Senate delegation The U.S. lawmakers also met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant, who stressed the need to maintain the Jewish state's military superiority to combat the Iranian threat. January 18, 2023
US Senate delegation refuses to meet right-wing Israeli lawmakers during upcoming visit Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Rosen and members of her delegation are not slated to meet with Religious Zionism or Otzma Yehudit MKs. January 17, 2023
WATCH: Will Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel? There are conditions Will the conditions that Saudi Arabia is reportedly demanding in order to make peace with Israel be accepted by the new right-wing government? January 16, 2023
‘Imam of Peace’ calls on Arabs, Muslims to embrace Israel Hassen Chalghoumi strives to bring people together to fight antisemitism and Islamism, more specifically political Islam. January 15, 2023
WATCH: Have the Abraham Accords changed attitudes toward Israel in the Middle East? Are attitudes towards the Jewish state changing as a result of the peace deals between Israel and Arab states as part of the Abraham Accords? January 12, 2023
Setback? Prospective peace partner bans any ties at all with ‘Zionist entity’ While Israel is hoping to expand the Abraham Accords, hopes were somewhat dashed with Oman's boycott of any relations, 'in person or even virtual,' with the Jewish state. January 6, 2023
Where are the Gulf Arab tourists? Israel’s hopes fall short While Israelis have been flocking to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the expected flood of Gulf Arab tourists to Israel has been little more than a trickle. January 4, 2023
Netanyahu strikes defiant tone on Iran nuclear deal, ‘from position of strength’ Prime minister vows to fight Iran nuclear deal, Iranian entrenchment in Syria, inflation, judicial overreach, and crime. January 4, 2023
Netanyahu’s UAE trip postponed amid fears of violence over Temple Mount visit – report 'We congratulated Netanyahu when he won the elections, but we cannot accept a situation in which the Abraham Accords will be used as a cover for acts against the Palestinians,' UAE sources said. January 3, 2023
Israeli foreign minister: There is no substitute for relationship with US 'As in the past, so it will be the same in the future. Our priority will be the strategic relations with our closest ally, the United States,' says Eli Cohen. January 2, 2023
Netanyahu planning visit to the United Arab Emirates Netanyahu was prime minister in Sept. 2020 when Israel normalized relations with Abu Dhabi as part of the Abraham Accords. January 2, 2023
WATCH: Saudis pleased that Netanyahu is prime minister 'The Saudis and most of the other nations in the region are definitely pleased' that Benjamin Netanyahu has taken over the premiership. January 1, 2023
Netanyahu to freeze annexation for Saudi peace deal — report 'This is a very important goal, because if we have peace with Saudi Arabia, we are effectively going to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict,' says Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu. December 25, 2022
Peace between Jordan and Israel unraveling, report says Findings indicate that Washington could be faced with a looming crisis in the Middle East that threatens to upset nearly 30 years of stability between the two former enemies. December 18, 2022
Netanyahu will pursue peace with Saudis, says it will help solve Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'It will change our region in ways that are unimaginable. And I think it will facilitate, ultimately, a Palestinian-Israel peace. I believe in that. I intend to pursue it.' December 15, 2022
WATCH: Israel celebrates Bahrain’s National Day Israel is marking the national day of its Abraham Accords partner Bahrain, with politicians, diplomats and businessmen attending the party. December 15, 2022
Top Saudi Diplomat: ‘All bets are off’ if Iran goes nuclear 'We are in a very dangerous space in the region,' said Prince Faisal. 'You can expect that regional states will certainly look towards how they can ensure their own security.' December 12, 2022
‘True peace’: Smotrich meets with UAE ambassador to Israel 'This is what true peace looks like,' tweets the Religious Zionism Party head. December 8, 2022
WATCH: What do pro-Israel Arab leaders know about the PA that Blinken doesn’t? Middle East experts discuss the Biden administration's attitude towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and American Jewry's fear of the new Netanyahu coalition. December 5, 2022
Israel’s president hails ‘new era’ in space exploration at UAE conference Israel’s space program, Herzog said, has brought it closer to countries across the world, adding that its increasing cooperation with the Emirates will lead to greater regional prosperity. December 5, 2022
‘DEEPLY MOVING’: President Herzog welcomed in Bahrain with Israeli national anthem 'Deeply moving to hear Hatikvah, our national anthem, in Bahrain next to His Majesty the King.' December 4, 2022
‘Rigged’ election thwarted Israel-Saudi peace deal, Trump says, gets standing ovation 'We would have had maybe all of them, that includes Saudi Arabia, within a short time after the election,' Trump said. November 20, 2022
Thomas Friedman should let Netanyahu govern, then criticize him – opinion Turning your back on Israel because you don’t like the results of one election harms everyone. November 15, 2022
Top Israeli official meets Omani FM in bid to normalize relations – report Israel hopes that Oman will open its skies to Israeli flights. November 14, 2022
Abbas: No option other than to deal with Netanyahu The PA chief claims the prospective Israeli prime minister does not believe in peace, despite Netanyahu having helped usher in the Abraham Accords. November 14, 2022
US ambassador: We’ll fight any attempt at Israeli annexation Declaring Israeli sovereignty over at least Area C of Judea and Samaria is a key demand of the Religious Zionism party. November 10, 2022
Morocco opens Arab world’s first campus synagogue The house of worship is considered a sign of the warming ties between Rabat and Jerusalem as well as a symbol of Moroccan tolerance. November 8, 2022
Palestinians turning to International Court to fight victory of right in Israeli election The source described the Palestinians as turning to 'the policy of unilateral measures despite American pressure.' November 6, 2022
Bahrain – No change in Israel relationship due to elections Manama reportedly not concerned by new right-wing Israeli government; it had signed its historic normalization agreement in 2020 with Netanyahu. November 6, 2022
United Arab Emirates warns Netanyahu against including Ben-Gvir in gov’t – report UAE's foreign minister met with Netanyahu during recent visit to Israel, warning the Opposition Leader against including elements of the Israeli far-right in a new government. October 26, 2022
Netanyahu vows to make peace with Saudi Arabia 'I think the big prize is peace with Saudi Arabia, which I intend to achieve if I go back into office,' Netanyahu said. October 24, 2022
Next peace deal? Taliban considers secret talks with Israel Anonymous former Afghan official says Taliban weighing secret talks with Israel, which it sees as a major player in the region. October 19, 2022
Momentum builds for potential Israel-Pakistan normalization Former Pakistani cabinet minister Nasim Ashraf led recent delegation to Israel. October 8, 2022
WATCH: Kushner negotiated Mideast peace deals ‘to make money,’ Kanye West claims Kanye West told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that Kushner negotiated the Abraham Accords 'to make money.' October 7, 2022
Israel could share nuclear tech with Arab countries, atomic chief says 'Israel’s state of the art technology provides us with significant levels of knowledge and capabilities, which we are ready to share with others, of course under the IAEA umbrella.' September 28, 2022
‘Innovation for prosperity’ – Israeli, Bahraini hospitals announce historic partnership Sheba Medical Center and King Hamad American Mission Hospital to cooperate on medical research and development. September 20, 2022
WATCH: Top Indonesian official on secret visit to Israel In addition, a Pakistani delegation has arrived in Israel, headed by a former senior Pakistani minister. September 19, 2022
Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans celebrate 2nd anniversary of Abraham Accords in Washington The group joined a bipartisan congressional roundtable to show how normalization had 'changed their lives for the better.' September 16, 2022
UAE’s chief rabbi marries in Gulf’s largest Jewish event, Emirati royalty attends Rabbi Duchman married the daughter of Belgian chief rabbi in an event attended by Emirati royalty. September 14, 2022
Morocco military chief visits Israel with commanders from 25 armies around world Lt.-Gen. Belkhir El Farouk joins chiefs of staff and commanders from 25 countries for a military conference. September 14, 2022
WATCH: Taliban spokesman refuses to rule out ties with Israel Will the Taliban-run Afghanistan be the next Muslim country to enter the Abraham Accords and make peace with Israel? Al Jazeera host presses the group's spokesman, Dr. Muhammad Naeem, about the matter. h... September 11, 2022
US pushes 2-state solution, ‘need to be doing things to help the Palestinian people’ 'We can’t lose the Palestinian street,' Nides said, naming this as one of the reasons Biden visited a hospital in eastern Jerusalem. The president was unaccompanied by an Israeli official. September 7, 2022
WATCH: Trump Mideast envoy Greenblatt gives forecast for Israel and US Iran, the 2nd anniversary of the Abraham accords, Jared Kushner’s latest book, and much more in this exclusive ILTV interview with Jason Greenblatt. September 4, 2022
WATCH: Cyprus reportedly strikes deal to purchase Israel’s Iron Dome system How would this play out with Israel's recently upgraded ties with Turkey? August 21, 2022
For peace, ‘support Israel strongly,’ says Senate candidate Dr. Oz Oz said that if elected, as a secular Muslim, 'it’d be a great honor to articulate why Israel is so important to the Middle East and the world.' August 17, 2022
Lapid offers Gaza ‘path of Abraham Accords’ 'The choice is yours. Your future depends on you,' Prime Minister Yair Lapid told Gaza Palestinians in a televised speech. August 9, 2022
UAE Royal Family-owned tech company seeks opportunities in Israel, local presence Tech It Forward will be the country manager for the company, which is seeking collaboration, business development, and investment opportunities between the UAE and Israeli startups. August 8, 2022
Bahraini minister refused to shake Israeli envoy’s hand, ousted The Gulf kingdom says the move was just part of a wider cabinet reshuffle. July 24, 2022
Biden urges Abbas to stop undermining Abraham Accords, to no avail The Palestinian leader reportedly has not agreed to change his tune about the peace deals. July 24, 2022
WATCH: Israeli tourists save performer’s life in Morocco Two Israeli tourists saved the life of a Moroccan man performing in a traditional riding and shooting exhibition when a horse fell on top of its rider. July 22, 2022
Israel and Morocco sign deal on intellectual properties Agreement will encourage innovation and cooperation. July 18, 2022
Lapid calls opening of Saudi skies ‘baby steps’ of normalization PM optimistic despite Riyadh downplaying normalizing Israel-Saudi ties. July 18, 2022
The disgraceful disruption of the Abraham Accords – analysis Israelis must wake up to the perils of a government that enables the thinking that is allowing Iran to possess nuclear bombs and the PA to commit mass murder with impunity and international support. July 17, 2022
Israel, Bahrain partner against Iranian aerial threats Israel’s Mossad and Shin Bet security and intelligence agencies are also training their Bahraini counterparts. July 13, 2022
