Axios reports: Bahraini officials initiated talks shortly after Israeli agreement with UAE; Blue and White officials were briefed, unlike previous deal

The two countries are believed to have began establishing discreet ties in the 1990s, which became increasingly public in recent years before culminating in US-brokered deal

White House adviser mum on what Bahrain is getting in exchange for ties with Israel, says deal's assurance of Muslim entry to al-Aqsa Mosque makes region more tolerant

Kingdom's FM will join Tuesday's Israel-UAE signing ceremony, sign 'Declaration of Peace'; Netanyahu hails accord, says 'there will be more'; Manama also urges Palestinian peace

Two sources tell Times of Israel that announcement expected later Friday; small island kingdom long believed to be next in line to establish ties with Jewish state

New line will cost $300 each way and take only 3.5 hours thanks to okay from Saudi Arabia to use its airspace; flights to start after final approval of Israeli and UAE authorities

Saudi flights also able to use Israeli airspace; White House advisor says Arabs losing patience with Palestinian leadership, will do 'what's in their best interests'

Using Bahrain's airspace could make route to UAE even more direct, though only if Qatari airspace is used as well

Bahrain says it won't advance normalization until Saudi Arabia makes a move, and Riyadh makes clear Palestinian statehood must come first, as US adviser wraps up Gulf swing

From coronavirus cooperation to oil sales: The key areas where the Jewish state and its new Arab partner share economic interests