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

Key topic for discussion during defense minister's trip is ensuring safe passageway through Red Sea, a source of concern for Israel in light of recent attacks on vessels

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

Report says US secretary of state raised the idea last week with senior officials, but Israeli sources expect no immediate breakthrough

With Miss Bahrain making a debut at the competition in Eilat and Miss Morocco returning for the first time since 1978, the beauty pageant showcases new regional ties

Embassy says Eitan Na'eh is readying to begin 'building bridges and strengthening ties' with Gulf nation

Public interaction on sidelines of security conference in Manama unique for two countries with no diplomatic ties; Israeli national security adviser meets with Bahraini counterpart

Amid Iran tensions, top general says troops will remain in region despite increasing China, Russia concerns; joint aerial exercise could be held in wake of recent Red Sea drill

Israeli F-15s accompany American B-1 heavy bombers coming from Gulf; joint flight comes amid growing threats by Jerusalem and Washington over Iranian nuke program