As opposed to UAE, tiny island kingdom withdrew legislation in 2005 after inking free-trade agreement with US; Manama currently busy rescinding other anti-Israel rules

'There needs to be trust' for bilateral ties to flourish, Hend al-Otaiba says on controversial F-35 deal with US; vows Abu Dhabi's support for Palestinians 'will never diminish'

Headway reportedly made in potential deal between unnamed entrepreneur and Beitar Jerusalem, which is known for fans' anti-Muslim sentiment despite attempts to change club's image

Hezbollah blasts 'public betrayal of the Palestinians' by Gulf nation for decision to normalize ties

Foreign Ministry official says hopes to establish diplomatic presence in Manama as soon as possible; 2 countries said to have agreed to direct flights, unspecified joint ventures

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'

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

Planned arrival of Emirati officials might go forward despite closure, but under tight restrictions, Science Minister Izhar Shay says