Israel's inroads in the Arab world are based on strategic necessity. The Palestinians can't stop the new peacemaking, but they can set a high price for it

At UN, Hamad hails normalization with Israel as 'embodiment of our resolute approach to openness and coexistence with all,' urges Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital

Heads of PM's Office, Foreign Ministry join first-ever Israir flight through Saudi airspace; delegation comes a day after Netanyahu call with Manama's Crown Prince Salman

PM hails 'outstanding conversation' with Salman bin Hamad, week after two countries signed Declaration of Peace

King's adviser Khalid al-Khalifa addresses 'Yehudi' friends in Bahrain and around the world, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan tweets holiday greetings in Hebrew

Gulf state's ambassador to US says Doha open to relations with Jerusalem if Palestinian state established, touts country's role as a mediator between Israel, Hamas

Leader of tiny community, Ebrahim Nonoo, says he can now talk to relatives and feel free about coming to Israel; hopes Jews will settle in Gulf nations

Interior minister says Manama remains committed to Palestinians, but needs 'strong allies to confront potential threats'

White House senior adviser presented scroll to Gulf monarch during a visit earlier this month; reportedly paid for it out of his own pocket

Defense ministers discuss plans to work closely together; Gantz invites Abdullah bin Hassan al-Nuaimi to Israel for official visit