Riyadh unlikely to immediately follow suit in formalizing ties with Jerusalem, but with tacit okay for Manama to do so, Saudis appear to be testing waters of open relationship

The Gulf nation, which has become the 4th Arab country to agree to a peace deal with Israel, has long blamed Tehran for fomenting unrest among its Shiite population

White House adviser mum on what Bahrain is getting in exchange for ties with Israel, says deal's assurance of Muslim entry to al-Aqsa Mosque makes region more tolerant

Kingdom's FM will join Tuesday's Israel-UAE signing ceremony, sign 'Declaration of Peace'; Netanyahu hails accord, says 'there will be more'; Manama also urges Palestinian peace

Two sources tell Times of Israel that announcement expected later Friday; small island kingdom long believed to be next in line to establish ties with Jewish state

Speaking ahead of September 15 White House event, president doesn't specify which nation may be next to normalize ties with Jerusalem; says he spoke to Saudi king about accord

New line will cost $300 each way and take only 3.5 hours thanks to okay from Saudi Arabia to use its airspace; flights to start after final approval of Israeli and UAE authorities

Saudi flights also able to use Israeli airspace; White House advisor says Arabs losing patience with Palestinian leadership, will do 'what's in their best interests'

Salman tells US president that Riyadh appreciates US 'efforts to establish peace,' but indicates that Palestinians remain main focus for kingdom, days after visit by Kushner

Using Bahrain's airspace could make route to UAE even more direct, though only if Qatari airspace is used as well