Blinken says agreement between Washington and Manama, which has frosty ties with Iran, will enable them 'to even better determine or respond to threats as they arise'

Ambassador in DC says Manama can't advance ties with Israel while appearing to 'neglect' Palestinians, insists maintaining Temple Mount status quo crucial in wake of Ben Gvir visit

Defense minister says security MOUs will allow both nations to defend 'common interests' and boost regional stability

We hear from Jacob Magid about the changing Israel-US relationship and Tal Schneider updates us on the latest internal Israeli political battles

US president bestows Legion of Merit on King Hamad in recognition of his 'extraordinary courage and leadership' in deciding to normalize ties with Jewish state

White House says agreement with Jerusalem 'reflects their extraordinary courage, determination and leadership'; notes 2 nations have long taken part in US military exercises

King's adviser Khalid al-Khalifa addresses 'Yehudi' friends in Bahrain and around the world, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan tweets holiday greetings in Hebrew

White House senior adviser presented scroll to Gulf monarch during a visit earlier this month; reportedly paid for it out of his own pocket

PM's plane touches down at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington; Bahraini foreign minister arrived Sunday, as historic agreements set to be signed Tuesday at White House

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