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

Lapid will be first minister to visit UAE since signing of Abraham Accords, signaling intent to bolster initiatives that were hallmark of Netanyahu and Trump administrations

Historic normalization deals between Israel and 4 Arab nations were hallmark of Netanyahu and Trump administrations; FM Lapid indicates eagerness to expand on ties

Less than a year after signing normalization deals, UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco have been forced to turn to critical rhetoric

Gulf states say Israel has responsibility to de-escalate, blast its 'provocations'; nations also warn against pending evictions of Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians from their homes

Gulf Air announces flights from Manama to Tel Aviv, with economy class tickets expected to cost $299, in latest result of Abraham Accords

Khaled Yousif Al-Jalahma named as envoy; Israel says arrangements to be made 'in the coming weeks,' though embassy location remains unclear

PM set to meet crown prince during long-delayed visit, less than 2 weeks before elections; Abu Dhabi said to have been worried trip could be electoral intervention, but relented

Emirati and Bahraini authorities launch PR blitz to cultivate image as Muslim havens of inclusion and tolerance for Jews, in stark contrast to regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran

Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa speaks with Israeli PM, says negotiations with Tehran should 'include broader issues'; Netanyahu once again invited to visit kingdom when pandemic eases