Roberta Metsola expresses support for Israel and 2-state solution to jeers from Arab and far-right lawmakers; Knesset speaker tells her EU should condition funding to Palestinians

Newly elected president has long fostered regional ties, was 1st Gulf leader to strike deal normalizing Israel relations; seen as 'the man who runs the United Arab Emirates'

Event led by Amir Hayek, Israel's ambassador to the UAE, who says he was brought to tears of 'sadness, hope and excitement'

US president expected in late June; according to Axios, White House looking to build on ties forged during March's Negev Summit, though plans are not concrete

A group of young leaders from Lebanon, Syria, Gulf countries join the Sharaka organization to strengthen the bond between Israel and the Arab world following the Abraham Accords

After ToI reported Abu Dhabi is unenthusiastic about bringing PA into Abraham Accords, Emirati diplomat say his country is happy to work with US, Ramallah

US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses political paralysis and Palestinians in Abraham Accords as Tech Israel editor Ricky Ben-David looks at first quarter tech exits and robotaxis

Effort an uphill battle as PA welcomes effort to boost regional standing, but not in context of Abraham Accords; UAE and Bahrain less enthusiastic and Israel not fully on board

Facing diplomatic isolation and economic pressure, Erdogan is eager to meet with Bennett; until the PM agrees, he'll settle for winning over Israeli journalists

Defense Ministry officials say last year saw sharp increase in demands for Israeli defense goods; sales to governments triple following Abraham Accords