By contrast, despite the widespread criticism, Efrat mayor Oded Revivi sees UAE deal as positive sign indicating settlements are not an obstacle to regional peace

Refusal of Israel ties follows deal to normalize relations with United Arab Emirates, comes amid rumors of imminent diplomatic breakthrough with Bahrain

Dhahi Khalfan Tamim has previously called for Arab alliance with Israel, railed against alleged Jewish control of the United States

Two days after deal announced, Israeli TV stations interview upbeat Emirati politicians, locals; in the GCC's other 5 countries, by contrast, there's unease at idea of public ties

Solly Wolf tells Israeli TV that Jews in United Arab Emirates expected accord with Israel before its announcement

Day after historic deal, Foreign Minister Gargash tells Israeli site his country wants to push forward on normalization with Israel 'as soon as possible'

Following landmark deal with UAE, US president's son-in-law and adviser says Jerusalem and Riyadh will 'do great things together,' despite silence from Saudis on accord

Israeli police intervene and take away poster of Mohammed bin Zayed as Palestinians protest normalization deal with Israel; Demonstrations held in West Bank, Gaza

Mossad chief to reportedly lead team in open visit to Gulf state after nations announce formalized ties; Abu Dhabi's FM 'encouraged' by world's positive response to accord

Sultanate, which could reportedly be the next Gulf country to sign historic deal with Jewish state, says it hopes move will help achieve Middle East peace