Defense minister also says his office will work with US to maintain Israeli military edge, in light of proposed sale of F-35 fighter jets to the Emiratis
Saeb Erekat says Manama had emphasized their commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative, which requires peace with Palestinians before normalization, in private as well as in public
Rabat and Jerusalem have no formal relations, but Israeli tourists are allowed in the country, which is home to the largest Jewish community in the Arab world
Unlike UAE, which saw little backlash to accord with Jerusalem, Bahrain has history of political opposition and civil society, with leading group calling agreement 'illegitimate'
Axios reports: Bahraini officials initiated talks shortly after Israeli agreement with UAE; Blue and White officials were briefed, unlike previous deal
As two nations agree to establish diplomatic relations, Vjosa Osmani expresses gratitude to Jewish state, citing historical ties between the two peoples
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