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

Representatives of country's two rival Dubai congregations fete 'great momentum for peace in the world'; head of Bahrain's Jewish community hosted by senior adviser to King Hamad

PA recalls envoy to Bahrain, says deal 'blows up' Arab Peace Initiative; PLO slams 'betrayal of Jerusalem and the Palestinians,' while Hamas slams accord as an 'aggression'

Report says phone call between Yossi Cohen, Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa took place in recent days, notes the latter was reported to have left Bahrain for a 'private visit'

While Marrakesh summit focused on al-Qaeda, Jerusalem and Gulf states made 'joint effort' to stress threats emanating from Hezbollah, Foreign Ministry's Dana Benvenisti-Gabay says

Summit in Marrakech focuses on global efforts to fight al-Qaeda; follows other Warsaw Process working groups where Israeli and Arab officials joined discussions on security issues

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

Presence of Foreign Ministry official at meeting in Manama on maritime, civil aviation security marks latest sign of warming ties between Israel and some Arab states

PA president tells his French counterpart that Paris plays a key role in supporting the Palestinian cause; he also sits down with Bahraini foreign minister

Qatar and Syria also slam Netanyahu's comments; Saudi Arabia calls for emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation