Emirates' foreign minister had told incoming PM Netanyahu that including far-right leader and his partner Smotrich in government could harm ties

President cites 'mutual desire' between Jerusalem, Khartoum to improve ties at event marking 2 years since Abraham Accords; praises visiting Emirati FM as 'man of peace'

Mohamed Al Khaja accompanies blind runner Avi Solomon as he prepares for the Abu Dhabi marathon, and tells this breathless hack why UAE-Israel ties will be a model for peace

PM discusses expansion of Abraham Accords with ambassadors, says 'the stronger the bonds of our countries become, the stronger regional security and stability will become'

President Isaac Herzog attends opening of mission at Stock Exchange building following agreement last year to normalize diplomatic ties

Shas party spiritual leader Shalom Cohen and Emirati ambassador Al Khajah meet, agree that recent violence at Jerusalem holy site is 'crazy'

Mohammad Al Khajah calls to celebrate ideals of 'freedom and hopeful new beginnings,' says he is looking forward to returning to Israel soon

Mohammad Al Khajah thanks Tel Aviv for 'warm greeting,' promises to return soon after meeting leaders, scouting out location for embassy

PM holds first meeting with Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah after the latter's arrival in Israel Monday

Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah visits Jerusalem, meets with President Rivlin and FM Ashkenazi; is set to sit down with Netanyahu and scout out site for embassy