Agreements will be economic boon for the country, PM tells Israelis; protesters briefly close entry roads to Ben Gurion Airport

King Hamad meets US CENTCOM chief, does not elaborate on what role kingdom will take in maritime mission

By hosting Palestinian economy workshop and announcing security conference, analysts say Gulf kingdom trying to 'enhance its security by making itself indispensable'

No Israeli government officials to attend next week's economic worship, but handful of journalists to join businessmen and civil society members in Gulf state

Economic meet will bring Israelis and representatives of 6 Arab states together, an extraordinary feat. But don't expect the same level of support once it's time to talk politics

In Eid al-Fitr comments, Iranian supreme leader lashes 'anti-democratic' regime in Manama, vows Trump peace deal 'will never be realized'

Peace won't break out after the Manama summit, but the mere fact than an Arab capital is hosting the rollout of Trump's initiative is highly meaningful

FM Khalifa, known for pro-Israel stance, says Manama wants Palestinians to 'live in stability and achieve their aspirations,' as Ramallah appears to reject upcoming summit