Israel-Dubai flights may stop due to security risksAs Shin Bet and local authorities work out dispute over security coordination, flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai may be grounded. February 6, 2022
Signal to Iran: Gantz signs historic defense agreement with BahrainBoth Bahrain and the UAE are threatened by Iran and know that in Israel they have a strong ally who can help them with their national defenses. February 3, 2022
Israeli defense chief visits US naval headquarters in Gulf'This strategic cooperation is critical in facing developing challenges in the region,' Benny Gantz stated. February 3, 2022
Former US Ambassador warned by White House: ‘Don’t be so Jewish’'You represent the United States of America. Tone down the Judaism in your work,' a State Department official told David Friedman. February 3, 2022
Historic: Israel’s defense minister lands in BahrainBenny Gantz is on the first-ever official visit by an Israeli defense minister to the Gulf country. February 2, 2022
Bringing Saudi Arabia into Abraham Accords a strategic goal for US, Israel – analysisSaudi Arabia's entry into a normalization agreement with Israel would be a regional game-changer. February 2, 2022
Is Israel ready to supply Iron Dome to the UAE?'Today it is Abu Dhabi; tomorrow it could be Tel Aviv.' February 1, 2022
Palestinians, BDS celebrate Amnesty report alleging Israeli apartheidPalestinian officials are hoping the anti-Israel report will lead to prosecution of the Jewish state at the International Criminal Court. By World Israel News Staff The Palestinian Authority and anti-Isra... February 1, 2022
Amnesty’s latest desperate—and fake—‘Israeli apartheid’ reportAmnesty International actually pre-positioned an “embargoed” press release to maximize simultaneous anti-Israel impact. February 1, 2022
MSNBC anchor slammed for bashing Israel-UAE peaceHasan said he opposes peace 'at the expense of the Palestinians.' January 31, 2022
WATCH: Herzog credits Emirati crown prince, Trump and Netanyahu for ‘new reality’Herzog gave 'credit and immense gratitude' to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the king of Bahrain, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu for bringing about 'this new reality.' January 31, 2022
MILESTONE: Herzog visits Abu Dhabi, welcomed with Israeli national anthemIsraeli President Isaac Herzog met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayedat the royal palace in Abu Dhabi Sunday afternoon. January 30, 2022
Saudi Zionist aims to change Jewish State’s image in Arab worldInfluencers from the Arab world have emerged as strong voices advocating for Israel and attempting to change perceptions in the region about the Jewish State. January 9, 2022
WATCH: Israel and Indonesia in contact on normalizing tiesThe U.S. is said to be brokering normalization efforts between Israel and Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim state. January 4, 2022
WATCH: Israel-Indonesia Breakthrough on the Horizon?A high-ranking Israeli Foreign Ministry official confirmed that Israel and Indonesia are working behind the scenes towards normalizing relations. January 3, 2022
Arab influencers advocate for Israel on social mediaEmirati and Arab Israeli leverage their large social media followings to advocate for Jewish State and change the Arab world's perception of Israel. December 28, 2021
Arab-Israelis not thrilled with Bennett-Lapid gov’t, want cabinet seat for Islamic partyIsrael's Arab sector wants to play a larger role in governing the country but doesn't trust the current government to deliver. December 20, 2021
Former Israeli PM calls Trump ‘crazy’, ‘pathetic’ for attacking NetanyahuFormer PM Olmert has defended former rival Netanyahu against a recent attack from former U.S. President Trump, after the latter raged 'F*** him.' December 13, 2021
Bennett describes ‘deep and solid’ ties in the Middle East upon historic visit to UAE'Cooperation in the field of health and food security will constitute a major part of the mutual cooperation,' between Israel and the UAE, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said. December 13, 2021
WATCH: Bennett welcomed by UAE Crown Prince at his palace in Abu DhabiPrime Minister Naftali Bennett became on Monday the first Israeli prime minster to set foot inside Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's private palace. December 13, 2021
Hedging their bets? Israel worried as UAE-Iran ties growWith the possibility of a nuclear Iran closer than ever, Israel worries that the United Arab Emirates may seek to strengthen its ties with Tehran. December 5, 2021
UAE rabbi lights menorah at Israeli pavilion in DubaiChabad Rabbi Levi Druchman lights the first candle of the menorah at EXPO 2020. November 29, 2021
Thousands in Jordan protest water deal with Israel, ‘the enemy’Mohammad Al-Najjar, Jordan’s water minister, said that the declaration of intent is 'not connected with the peace agreement (with Israel) and is not obligatory on Jordan.' November 27, 2021
Israel must strengthen ties with Black Americans, Ambassador Erdan warnsPalestinians have managed to partner with the Black Lives Matter movement 'despite there being no connection between the two stories,' Ambassador Erdan said. November 25, 2021
Aladdin Project promotes Holocaust education, coexistence in Arab countriesDelegates met with various leaders to discuss peace initiatives in the Middle East November 22, 2021
Israel-UAE bilateral trade expected to surpass billion dollars by end of 2021Trade levels are 'exceeding all predictions;' new areas of cooperation will likely focus digital health care, fintech and food security. November 21, 2021
WATCH: Iraq will not normalize ties with Israel, Iraqi minister saysIn an interview to I24NEWS, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein explains why Iraq will not normalize ties with Israel. November 21, 2021
Israel, UAE to develop advanced unmanned surface vesselsThe vessel will offer unique capabilities in terms of modularity, payload, range, manoeuvrability, and performance. November 20, 2021
In first, Israel shows off its military might at exhibition in Arab countryIsraeli presence at Mideast's leading air show presents opportunities for new partnerships. November 14, 2021
Post-Gaddafi era? Libya seeks peace with Israel – reportLibya's two presidential frontrunners are both interested in exploring options for normalization with Israel. November 11, 2021
WATCH: Controversial Israel-UAE pipeline project put on holdThe plan to channel oil from the Gulf to Europe via an overland pipeline through Israel would pose significant ecological risks, Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg has warned. November 4, 2021
Bennett holds historic first meeting with Bahrain’s Crown PrinceThe Abraham Accords were orchestrated and signed by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. November 2, 2021
Alliance of Rabbis strengthens Jewish life in Islamic statesThe Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States serves 100,000 Jews in 14 Muslim countries and pre-dates the Abraham accords. October 28, 2021
WATCH: Will Israel and Saudi Arabia make progress in peace talks?Negotiations behind the scenes between Riyadh and Jerusalem are moving faster than ever, but does that mean the Saudis will actually join the Abraham Accords? October 25, 2021
Sudanese leader arrested in military coup, state of emergency declaredSudan, one of the signatories to the Abraham Accords, was reportedly taken over by an Islamist military coup. October 25, 2021
Biden administration wooing Saudis over joining Abraham AccordsSources say the Crown Prince did not outright reject the proposal to forge a normalization agreement with Israel, however, he did list prerequisites to the move. October 20, 2021
Abraham Accords set to grow, Israeli peace talks underway with this island nationThe island state of Comoros will be the fifth signatory to the Accords if negotiations are successful. October 19, 2021
Only in the UAE: Israeli and Sudanese officials schmooze in Abu Dhabi'At first a small group accepts the change, then more and more groups join in,' said Sudan's Justice Minister. October 13, 2021
Trump’s ambassador to Israel wants more Muslims to visit Jerusalem'I think that making Jerusalem accessible to the Muslim world ... will go a long way,' the former ambassador said. October 11, 2021
In eight-day trip, Bahraini influencers see reality and warmth that is Israel'I love Israel; it feels like home.' October 10, 2021
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump to visit Knesset for Abraham Accords CaucusAs White House advisor to Donald Trump, Kushner was instrumental in brokering the Abraham Accords. By Donna Rachel Edmunds, World Israel News Former White House advisor and son-in-law to Donald Trump, Ja... October 7, 2021
Israeli official suggests Oman next Arab country to normalize ties with IsraelIn 2018, former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a rare visit to Oman. October 7, 2021
No Palestinian state under current Israeli gov’t, Shaked insistsKeeping the current status quo is preferable to handing the Palestinians a state with their own army, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked said. By Donna Rachel Edmunds, World Israel News Israel's current coa... October 6, 2021
WATCH: As Lapid completes trip to Bahrain, protests held against IsraelAs Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid completed his landmark trip to Bahrain, on year after the normalization of relations, Bahraini citizens opposing the agreement held scattered protests throughout the country. October 5, 2021
Lapid inaugurates embassy in Bahrain, Iran calls visit ‘stain that cannot be erased’King Hamid bin Issa Al Khalifa meets Israeli officials for first time. October 3, 2021
In historic first, Israeli foreign minister meets with Bahraini royals'Thank you to the King...[for] a historic, warm, and hopeful meeting,' wrote Yair Lapid. September 30, 2021
WATCH: ‘Warm relations with Israel are here,’ says Bahraini journalist'These are great steps taken forward since the Abraham Accords were signed,' Ahdeya Al Sayed, former president of Bahrain Journalist Association, told i24 News. September 30, 2021
Lapid arrives in Bahrain in first official visit to Gulf State by Israeli ministerThe visit comes a year after the signing of the Abraham Accords with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, followed by Morocco and Sudan. September 30, 2021
WATCH: Iraqi government denounces peace with IsraelBaghdad issued warrants for the arrest of Kurdish notables urging normalization September 29, 2021
WATCH: Sudan seizes billions of dollars in assets from HamasKhartoum seized a surprisingly large amount of Hamas assets of Iranian origin. September 29, 2021
WATCH: Israel reaches out to Iraq in peace, prime minister says'Hundreds of Iraqi officials ... came together yesterday and called for peace with Israel. This call came from below, not from above, from the people, not the government," Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wrote. September 26, 2021
Over 300 Iraqis call for peace with Israel, rejected as ‘traitors’Conference of leading Kurds supports joining Abraham accords but Baghdad calls them traitors. September 25, 2021
Herzog thanks former US President Carter for ‘holy’ peace agreement with Egypt'You did something really holy: this was the first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab state,' Herzog told Carter. September 18, 2021
Time not ripe for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, says top US officialWashington is aiming to 'pave a path to negotiations' but is not explicitly calling for them right now, said State Department spokesman Ned Price. September 17, 2021
Trump said Kushner ‘more loyal to Israel than the US,’ new book claimsKushner authored the Trump peace plan, announced in 2020, and played a crucial role in bringing about the Abraham Accords. September 17, 2021
WATCH: How Israel-Bahrain ties stabilize regionBahraini analyst marks anniversary of the Abraham accords. September 14, 2021
Bahrain’s first ambassador to Israel presents credentialsDiplomatic ceremony was one day before anniversary of the Abraham accords. September 14, 2021
Celebrating Abraham Accords anniversary, Israeli diplomat discusses regional impactFormer Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Dore Gold explains what the future holds for the Middle East, one year after the Abraham Accords were signed. September 14, 2021
As Gulf opens to Jewish life, Muslims spark interest in learning about High HolidaysOne year after the Abraham Accords were signed, locals from communities in Gulf states have taken a keen and public interest in the Jewish New Year and its traditions. September 8, 2021
Analysis: Israel still the ‘strong horse’Israel's rising stature as a military power in the region is clearly a by-product of the new U.S. policy decision to reduce its own military presence in the Mideast. September 4, 2021
