Foreign diplomats involved say Tehran wasn't what brought them to Sde Boker, as each country has its own concerns that justify their participation in first-of-its-kind gathering

Saudi Elaph news site says army heads discuss Gulf state joining anti-Iran pact; at US 5th fleet HQ, IDF chief says Israel built regional network of 'strategic security partners'

Kohav, joined by IDF officer charged with Iran file, meets top Bahrani defense officials, will visit US 5th fleet stationed nearby

Speaking at Munich confab alongside Benny Gantz, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa says spy agency's presence in Gulf kingdom is part of security cooperation with Israel

Report says further Israeli involvement in Gulf could anger Tehran; US official says Israel sending military attaché to 5th fleet to 'keep lines of communication open'

PM says purpose of his trip to Gulf kingdom, the first by an Israeli premier, 'is to establish a regional network of ties, a ring of alliances'

PM set to meet with King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, praises relations between Bahraini and Israeli governments during meeting with ministers

Premier slated to meet king, crown prince in bid to deepen bilateral relationship with Gulf island nation; will also meet local Jewish community

Officer will serve as a liaison to the US Navy's 5th Fleet, in first-ever Israeli military posting to an Arab country; army denies report, but says its under discussion

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