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Benjamin Netanyahu, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan

David Friedman: Mideast is ‘exploding with good opportunities’ under Trump

'We've done more for the cause of peace within this region than any administration within the United States. And I think those opposing us are just not seeing the situation clearly.'

November 1, 2020

Avi Berkowitz, Assistant to the President and Special Representative for International Negotiations at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump advisor: sovereignty ‘is not off the table, just pushed off for now’

Trump's peace negotiator Avi Berkowitz says 'peace changes the situation.'

October 29, 2020

Opinion: Peter Beinart’s assault on the Abraham Accords

In his perverse view, Netanyahu and Trump actually need these new peace partners to be more, and not less, repressive.

October 28, 2020

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump: 10 Arab states likely to make peace with Israel, ‘with no blood all over the sand’

The American president said between five and 10 more Arab countries could normalize ties with Israel after the U.S. elections in November. pic.twitter.com/x8OS4NpvHh— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)...

October 27, 2020

Israel-UAE soccer federations sign development agreement

Top Israeli team Maccabi Haifa and UAE's Al-Ain FC team to hold friendly match in Abu Dhabi.

October 27, 2020

Israel’s Hadassah hospital in preliminary talks to set up UAE branch

Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem looking to open a branch in Dubai; already held joint medical event with a hospital there.

October 26, 2020

Hajj to Mecca via Eilat? UAE delegation visits Israeli seaside resort to explore idea

A direct sea route from Eilat to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia could be a huge boost to Israeli tourism.

October 26, 2020

Mossad chief: Saudis next to recognize Israel after US election

Spy agency head says Saudis want to give the achievement to whomever the next U.S. president is.

October 26, 2020

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud speaks during his meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, at the State Department, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pool/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Report: Saudi normalization could be determined by US election outcome

Mossad director Yossi Cohen reportedly said Saudi Arabia could announce normalization immediately after the U.S. presidential election, depending on its outcome.

October 25, 2020

WATCH: ‘Palestinian resistance produced a century of defeats,’ says Lebanese journalist

Lebanese journalist Nadim Koteich comments on the Palestinian response to Arab state's making peace with Israel.

October 25, 2020

Israeli government approves Bahrain normalization deal

Netanyahu's office said the government ministers green-lit 'preparation of peaceful, diplomatic and friendly relations between the state of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain.'

October 25, 2020

Iran accuses Sudan of paying ‘ransom’ to US for Israel deal

Iranian foreign ministry slams Sudan, U.S. for 'phony' ploy to make peace.

October 25, 2020

Palestinian ‘leadership problem’ thwarts peace with Israel, warns Friedman

Friedman also took a swipe at presidential candidate Joe Biden, warning 'an administration with a different approach could do huge damage' to regional stability.

October 25, 2020

WATCH: Is the price of peace too high for Israel?

As details emerge of Israel's agreement to permit the sale of F-35s to its new Arab allies, critics say the price for peace was simply too high.

October 25, 2020

Anti-Israel Sudanese political leader boycotts normalization, slams Trump

Al-Mahdi accused Trump of being racist against Muslims and Black people, and described Israel as an 'apartheid state.'

October 24, 2020

In shift, Netanyahu approves US sale of F-35s to UAE

The move by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes after America reaffirmed its commitment to Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge and promises to upgrade its military capability.

October 24, 2020

Sudan normalizes relations with Israel, Trump announces

A joint statement agreed 'to end the state of belligerence between their nations.'

October 24, 2020

A Palestinian child stands near a donkey with pictures depicting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest against normalizing ties with Israel, in the West Bank village of Kafr Qaddum near the West Bank city of Nablus, Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

PA official: Sudan to become third ‘backstabbing’ Arab country

'We have seen reports suggesting that the Trump plan includes a scheme to settle Palestinian refugees in Arab countries, including Sudan. If true, this would be a very dangerous development.'

October 23, 2020

Berkowitz: ‘Nervous’ about potential Biden win, could damage Abraham Accords

Although wary, Berkowitz made sure to acknowledge Biden’s stated support for the normalization deals.

October 23, 2020

Sudan putting final touches on peace deal with Israel

Sudanese officials said that a diplomatic agreement with Israel is near.

October 22, 2020

WATCH: Israel signs $700 million deal to pipe Emirati oil to Europe

Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed a partnership to pipe oil from the Persian Gulf to Europe.

October 21, 2020

Israeli airline Arkia starts selling direct Tel Aviv-Dubai tickets

Arkia CEO Oz Berlowitz stated that the airline was 'excited and honored' to be the first airline to start selling tickets for flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai

October 21, 2020

Israel, UAE and US announce $3 billion regional development fund

Emirati Finance Minister Obaid Humaid al-Tayer said the Gulf state sought to establish legal frameworks with Israel 'to achieve prosperity for both our economies and our people.'

October 20, 2020

Arab media slams ‘Palestinian corruption,’ Erekat for corona treatment in Israel

'The corruption in the Palestinian Authority that led to damage to the health system is what forced the Palestinians to hospitalize Erekat in an Israeli hospital,' tweeted one Mideast expert.

October 20, 2020

WATCH: First Etihad passenger plane arrives in Israel

The first passenger plane flown by United Arab Emirates based carrier Etihad landed at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Monday morning with senior tourism officials aboard.

October 19, 2020

‘Giant steps’: Netanyahu hails 7 agreements signed in Bahrain

The prime minister 'welcomed the first flight from Israel to Bahrain,' and said that it was a 'continuation of the breakthrough toward peace,' according to an official statement.

October 18, 2020

WATCH: ‘We’re bringing the Bible back to life,’ says Friedman about Bahrain flight

The U.S.-Israeli delegation made history on the first commercial flight to Bahrain. https://youtu.be/9ZyeNdzJon4?t=47...

October 18, 2020

WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – October 18, 2020

Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on October 18, 2020.

October 18, 2020

70% of Arabs say recognition of Israel likely, regardless of Palestinians

Survey by Arab pollster in the U.S. shows surprise finding that Arabs are more optimistic about peace than Israelis.

October 16, 2020

Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Israeli Knesset overwhelmingly approves peace deal with Emirates, bypassing Palestinian ‘old order’

Knesset votes overwhelming 80-13 to ratify historic peace pact with United Arab Emirates.

October 15, 2020

WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – October 15, 2020

Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on October 15, 2020.

October 15, 2020

Netanyahu: ‘In our region the strong survive, the weak are trampled’

At debate before vote approving Israel-UAE peace deal, prime minister criticizes Palestinians for failing to make peace.

October 15, 2020

Pompeo nudges Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel

Saudi Arabian foreign minister replies that the two sides will discuss their 'joint efforts to promote regional stability.'

October 15, 2020

Jared Kushner and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Arabia using its media to push positive messages towards Israel

After decades of preaching that Israel was the enemy, the Saudis are now pushing new messages about the Jewish state.

October 14, 2020

WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – October 14, 2020

Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on October 14, 2020.

October 14, 2020

Israel’s Arab party to vote against UAE peace accord

Arab parties in Israel's parliament call the peace agreement an 'arms deal, not peace.'

October 14, 2020

Secret sections of UAE treaty to be revealed only after Knesset approval

Netanyahu to reveal hidden sections of UAE peace deal only after Knesset approves the accord.

October 14, 2020

WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – October 13, 2020

Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on October 13, 2020.

October 13, 2020

Israeli cabinet approves UAE peace accord; ‘first agreement in over 25 years,’ Netanyahu says

The agreement will be submitted to the Knesset Thursday for approval; Netanyahu thanks former UK PM Tony Blair for his role.

October 12, 2020

WATCH: Abraham Accords set sail – first UAE maritime cargo to Israel arrives in Haifa port

The first shipbound cargo from the United Arab Emirates entered Haifa Port on Monday.

October 12, 2020

90% of Arab social media posts oppose normalization with Israel

Most of the negative push stems from open Israeli enemies Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, as well as the Palestinian Authority.

October 12, 2020

bashar assad poster on destroyed syrian building

Assad: No peace unless Israel gives us the Golan

As Gulf Arab nations move closer to Israel, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad rejects any notion of peace.

October 9, 2020

Jordan joins Gulf Arab states to allow overflights to and from Israel

After Gulf states allow overflights, Jordan joins up in agreement that will help shorten flying times.

October 9, 2020

Saudi anti-Palestinian ‘assault’ may signal move towards Israel

Former U.S. ambassador says Saudi prince's bashing of Palestinian leadership appears to be step towards normalization with Israel.

October 8, 2020

Qatar formally asks US to purchase F-35 stealth bombers

Request likely to be opposed by other Gulf countries, Israel, despite close Qatari-U.S. ties.

October 8, 2020

trade show at the Dubai World Trade Center

UAE opens Gulf trade shows to Israeli firms in deal worth $150 million

Agreement worth up to $150 will see large Israeli trade fairs being held in Dubai.

October 6, 2020

Saudi Prince: ‘Palestinian leadership always bets on the losing side’

Prince Bandar bin Sultan paints a broad picture of historic Palestinian leadership failure in dealing with Israel.

October 6, 2020

Oman, Sudan peace deal with Israel no time soon, says UAE ambassador

The two Arab countries are not in a rush, says Yousef Al Otaiba, despite recent reports that relations are on their way.

October 1, 2020

Newsweek: Will Netanyahu be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

'It's true that it was given to Mother Teresa and later to Obama, but neither one brought peace. Netanyahu brought peace, and is bringing more of the same,' said Nobel laureate Robert Aumann.

September 29, 2020

Saudis quietly pushed UAE, Bahrain to sign peace deal with Israel, British paper reports

Saudi sources say Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner was an influence on Saudi Crown Prince.

September 27, 2020

Bahrain: We signed peace deal with Israel to guarantee ‘no annexation of Palestinian lands’

King of Bahrain tells UN that peace was achieved in exchange for Israel 'stopping' plans for sovereignty over settlements, says it will lead to establishment of a Palestinian state.

September 25, 2020

Saudi Arabia shows signs of warming, peace deal may yet come

'I spoke with the king of Saudi Arabia. At the right time I do think they will come in,' said Donald Trump.

September 23, 2020

U.S., United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City

PA official names five countries set to establish ties with Israel

Following success of Abraham Accords, talks apparently underway with Oman, Sudan, the Comoros, Djibouti and Mauritania

September 18, 2020

WATCH: John Kerry says ‘no peace in the Middle East without the Palestinians’

A clip of former Secretary of State John Kerry in 2016 saying 'there will be no peace in the Middle East without the Palestinians' has gone viral in the wake of the Abraham Accords.

September 17, 2020