Half of Bahrainis and a third of Emiratis don't think Jewish State has the right to exist, according to a new survey, suggesting Israelis' affinity for Gulf states is not mutual

Netanyahu, FM Ashkenazi put out Arabic-language statements following the passing of Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

Sixty-two MKs vote in favor and 14 -- all from Joint List -- against establishment of diplomatic ties with tiny Gulf nation; deal soon to be ratified by cabinet

Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani to become tiny Gulf kingdom's first minister to make a public trip to the Jewish state; no confirmation from Manama

Kingdom's only synagogue lit up to remember 1938 assault by Nazis on Jews and their property in Germany - part of global 'Let There Be Light' campaign against anti-Semitism, racism

Five-star hotel will be first in kingdom to establish a kosher kitchen, supervised by Orthodox Union; local Jewish leader lauds move, hopes for more Jewish tourists

Deal for visa-free travel between countries receives final okay from Abu Dhabi’s cabinet; Israeli ministers must now do same for it to go into effect

Sudan deal has deepened the shock in Ramallah, which is digging in despite impatience among erstwhile Sunni supporters. The Palestinians aren't going anywhere, but the PA might be

For starters, he'd have used the new ties with the Gulf states to help restore the sense of possibility for peace with the Palestinians, and broken the stalemate with them

President claims there are 5 'definites' and a similar number who are 'pretty much' ready to open diplomatic relations, though only after the November 3 election