Defense minister says security MOUs will allow both nations to defend 'common interests' and boost regional stability

Defense minister says Israel looking to work with Manama and other 'moderates' in the region to combat shared threats, as US shifts focus to Ukraine and Russia

Defense minister Gantz meets king, crown prince during visit to Manama as two countries shore up ties amid growing threats from Iran

Defense minister to meet top officials, including the king, during his lightning visit to the Gulf country; will also visit US Navy's 5th Fleet

Appointment by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is latest sign some Arab countries are moving to reengage with Assad regime after keeping distance over brutal civil war

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

Bahrain's king wishes his envoy success in 'noble message of peace and the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence'

PM's office says he appreciates invitations to Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, but won't make journey because of Israel's ban on air travel amid pandemic

Monarch apparently the 1st world leader to get the immunization, though Gulf state doesn't specify which dose he received or publish photo of him receiving it

President also tells King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa he hopes Palestinians will 'take steps to build mutual trust, cooperation and peace'