Conflict 'needs to be resolved' based on two-state solution, al-Zayani says during first Israel trip, as Netanyahu hails 'important milestone' on the road to peace in the region

What a difference a year makes: At 2019 General Assembly, the 2 Gulf states condemned alleged violations against the Palestinians. This time, they hailed their accords with Israel

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

Paolo Grimoldi says PM deserves prize for Israel's normalization deals with UAE, Bahrain; Finnish lawmaker also puts forward premier's name, along with Trump's and Bahraini king's

Saeb Erekat says Manama had emphasized their commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative, which requires peace with Palestinians before normalization, in private as well as in public

Palestinians at Hamas-organized event also torch posters with pictures of Netanyahu, Trump and UAE emirs, after Manama's decision to follow Abu Dhabi in forming ties with Jerusalem

Tweeting from Manama after sit-down with Bahraini king, Pompeo says he discussed alliance for 'countering Iran’s malign influence in the region'

On 3rd and 4th leg of Mideast charm offensive after Jerusalem-Abu Dhabi deal, US secretary of state to meet Bahraini king, crown prince, Emirati counterpart; no word on agenda

Palestinian Authority president talks with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar about divisive element of Trump peace plan

Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, who publicly recognized Israel's right to exist -- and defend itself -- is being replaced after 15 years. His sudden demotion is shrouded in mystery