Israel, US mark anniversary of embassy move to Jerusalem With Trump's administration winding down, Netanyahu paid tribute to the president's numerous decisions during his tenure that directly impacted Israel. December 6, 2020
‘Made in Israel’: Bahrain deals BDS a blow, refuses special labels for Judea and Samaria goods Bahrain announced it will label goods from Judea and Samaria as "Made in Israel," defying the European Union, United Nations, and proponents of anti-Israel boycotts. By Ebin Sandler, World Israel News Bah... December 3, 2020
Netanyahu to visiting Bahraini minister: ‘This is a real peace’ 'We want to catch up on lost time,' said Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani. 'The steps we are building today are everlasting steps for future generations.' December 2, 2020
WATCH: Netanyahu wishes Emiratis a happy national holiday On the occasion of National Day in the United Arab Emirates, the Israeli prime minister extended greetings to Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed and all the citizens of the UAE, 'our new friends.' December 2, 2020
Friedman on feat of Abraham Accords: ‘Gulf interests largely in line with those of Israel’ 'It was a shocking surprise that was four years in the making, and I think the momentum will continue,' said U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. December 2, 2020
First public Jewish wedding in the UAE attracts curious spectators Dozens of onlookers in traditional Arab garb showed that this was no ordinary Orthodox Jewish celebration. December 2, 2020
Watch: First shipment of Israeli goods arrives in Dubai port Israel’s first exports to the UAE arrived in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port this week. December 2, 2020
Bahrain Minister of Industry arrives in Israel to ink ties, meet Netanyahu Bahrain trade delegation arrives to sign bilateral agreements, second high level delegation from Gulf country in two weeks. December 1, 2020
Abbas meets Egypt, Jordan leaders, looking for support Palestinian leader trying to find relevancy and gain support before Joe Biden is sworn into office. December 1, 2020
Saudis let Israel use airspace during UAE, Bahrain flights Israir is scheduled to conduct the first such flight to Dubai on Dec. 1. By JNS Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Israeli airliners can use its airspace en route to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrai... November 30, 2020
First-ever Jewish school to open in Dubai The community is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the number of children is expected to stand at about 200 next year. November 30, 2020
Report: No peace with Saudi Arabia until King Salman is gone Senior Israeli official says although recent Netanyahu visit to Saudi Arabia was good, major changes will only come after King Salman dies. November 27, 2020
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – November 24, 2020 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on November 24, 2020. November 24, 2020
Jewish and pro-Israel groups, policy experts react to Biden national security picks 'Given the foreign-policy rhetoric during the Democratic primary, Blinken and Sullivan are from the more moderate wing of the party, and that is reassuring,' said Michael Makovsky of JINSA. November 24, 2020
Israel sends diplomatic delegation to Sudan, firming up relations One month after the announcement that Sudan would normalize relations, a small Israeli diplomatic mission flew to Sudan. November 23, 2020
Pompeo: ‘Trump administration will continue to be a force for good’ 'In the end, it is about how America will exert its moral force to be a force for good around the world,' says U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. November 21, 2020
UAE, Bahrain reject Israeli UN resolution on entrepreneurship, despite new peace Israeli-sponsored resolution passes with huge majority, but Arab nations as a bloc vote against it despite new peace ties. November 20, 2020
PA sending its ambassadors back to Bahrain, UAE The turnaround may be part of the PA’s strategy to re-engage with the United States after President Trump’s seeming defeat in the American elections. November 19, 2020
WATCH: ‘We are all Zionists and we stand with Israel against Iran,’ says Bahraini journalist Bahraini analyst says that although a Biden administration may not be as strong against Iran as Trump has been, he expects the American leaders to understand that Iran, not Israel, is a major threat. November 18, 2020
Pompeo in Jerusalem as Israel, Bahrain announce embassies Pompeo calls opening of embassies 'a truly historic step' in Middle East peace. November 18, 2020
Bahrain delegation touches down in Israel, announces plan to open embassy The world's first commercial flight from Manama to Tel Aviv was named as Gulf Air GF972, in a nod to Israel’s international dialing code. November 18, 2020
UAE Crown Prince, Israel’s President Rivlin exchange invitiations Israeli and the UAE dignitaries invite each other for their first official state visits following the establishment of diplomatic relations. November 18, 2020
Exclusive: StandWithUs director, ‘inspired by Israelis,’ discusses new book about country’s resilience 'Isresilience' dives into the mindset of Israelis. How have they survived so many existential threats - and thrived? What can the world learn from them? November 18, 2020
Germany censures Israel, warns ‘unilateral’ action could hurt Mideast talks Maas didn't spell out what unilateral measures he was concerned about. But on Monday, his office criticized Israel's public call for tenders to build settlements in eastern Jerusalem. November 17, 2020
Israeli defense delegation heads to Sudan before establishing formal ties Delegation to discuss defense ties as the two sides work out formal diplomatic relations. November 16, 2020
Pakistan’s leader refuses to establish ties with ‘Zionists’ Pakistan’s prime minister says he’ll never establish ties with ‘Zionists’ after facing pressure to recognize Israel. November 16, 2020
Israelis arrested in Dubai for photographing government facility The two allegedly took a photo of a government facility and were arrested, Israel's Foreign Ministry is investigating the case. November 15, 2020
US to sell 50 F-35 stealth jets to UAE in $23 billion deal The deal recognizes 'UAE's need for advanced defense capabilities to deter and defend itself against heightened threats from Iran,' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement. November 10, 2020
Israeli diplomatic mission leaving for Sudan next week Diplomats to working to finalize peace deal. Israel requests Sudan allow El Al flights to use its airspace. November 10, 2020
WATCH: First direct Israeli tourist flight arrives in Dubai On Sunday, the first direct Tel Aviv-Dubai tourist flight landed in the United Arab Emirates. https://youtu.be/nh1DdMDgZOg... November 9, 2020
‘It feels like we are dating’: Israelis, Emiratis embark on business love affair Israeli venture capitalists who visited the UAE got a warm welcome in Dubai: 'it feels like we are dating' November 8, 2020
Israeli wine from Golan Heights to be sold in UAE Award-winning Golan Heights Winery vintages to be marketed by a Dubai-based importer. November 5, 2020
Malawi confirms it will open first African embassy in Jerusalem Malawi foreign minister Eisenhower Mkaka says Abraham Accords have a positive effect on Israel's relations with Africa. November 4, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
