Activists and officials, brought to Israel by NGO aimed at deepening ties created by Abraham Accords, revel in warm reception, but face hostility from Palestinian residents

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on Foreign Minister Lapid's recent trip to Manama and political writer Tal Schneider on what to expect on the Knesset's first day back

At ceremony in Manama with his Bahraini counterpart, FM says ‘Israel made a major, historical step today in the Gulf’

Foreign minister opens Manama visit with private discussion with his counterpart, signs series of framework agreements

As Foreign Minister Lapid tours Manama and meets top officials ahead of embassy inauguration, Gulf Air plane is welcomed in Israel, kicking off regular air service

1st visit to Gulf country by minister since diplomatic relations established; nations to confirm water, environment, sport deals; direct Manama-Tel Aviv flights launched

Trip marks first visit to Gulf country by minister since diplomatic relations established; direct flights between Manama and Tel Aviv slated to launch

FM will be first Israeli minister to visit Gulf kingdom since agreement last year to normalize diplomatic ties

Announcement comes as Bahraini envoy to Israel Khaled Yousef al-Jalahmah presents credentials at Knesset

Both nations hail arrival of Khaled Yousif al-Jalahmah, the Gulf kingdom’s first envoy to Jewish state, as an important step in further developing ties after normalization