Middle East
“This is not a breakthrough, but another stage in the tightening relationship between the two countries,” said Michal Yaari, an expert on the Arab Gulf states.
Security and diplomatic officials say that while the threat to Israeli tourists in Gulf and Middle East countries is not concrete, it could become imminent if “Tehran gets desperate.”
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said that rather than a confirmation hearing, the Democratic majority convened a hearing on the “profound anti-Israel bias of the Biden administration.”
The invitation-only game in the town of Sale was the first time the Moroccan players faced an Israeli national team in their home country.
The U.S. president will also travel to the Palestinian Authority and Saudia Arabia, where he will attend a summit alongside nine regional leaders.
The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to work with America’s allies in the Middle East to structure an air and missile defense plan for countries threatened by attacks from Iran or its proxies.
The Gulf state has been seen as an unlikely diplomatic partner for Israel, but is opening its borders to ticket-holders for soccer matches.
A UAV exploded on a road in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil, injuring three and damaging several cars, according to the Kurdish counterterrorism service.
“Israel is expected to become one of Dubai’s top 10 trading partners within a few years,” says Dubai International Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.
It remains unclear as to what caused the change; the president was planning to visit after stops in Germany and Spain later this month.
Riyadh is reportedly in serious talks with Jerusalem about establishing business ties and bolstering security coordination.
“Global Perspectives“ with Ellie Cohanim and guest Aryeh Lightstone, Ep. 39
