Newly declassified reports by Israeli diplomat on negotiations show Damascus demanded commitment to full Israeli withdrawal from Golan, refused to promise diplomatic ties in return

Netanyahu thanks 'all those who openly and secretly assisted' as ministers vote in favor of establishing diplomatic relations with tiny Gulf kingdom

Sixty-two MKs vote in favor and 14 -- all from Joint List -- against establishment of diplomatic ties with tiny Gulf nation; deal soon to be ratified by cabinet

At Manama event, Israel's Meir Ben-Shabbat welcomes deal with another state from 'family of Abraham'; Joint Communiqué establishes 'diplomatic, peaceful, and friendly relations'

El Al plane carries Israeli delegation to Manama to formalize relations: Bahrain FM: ‘Hope this visit marks another step on road to truly peaceful Middle East’

'For Bahrain, this is a historic day,' Israeli official says ahead of departure of special El Al Flight 973; Jerusalem and Manama won't sign bilateral treaty but a Joint Communiqué

Due to internal opposition to normalization, Manama said only willing to sign interim accord, slowing pace of proceedings to final deal; UAE delegation due in Israel next week

Overwhelming support for historic peace agreement, which now heads to cabinet for final ratification

PM says no hidden annexes or secret additions to accord signed in DC; opposition leader Lapid calls agreement 'excellent' but ex-defense minister Ya'alon to boycott vote

Group will also fly to UAE after talks in Manama, after which Emirati delegation is expected to visit Israel for first time, according to reports