Israel approves diplomatic postings, including envoy to Bahrain Shmuel Revel will replace Eitan Na'eh, pending approval by Manama. Jan. 12, 2025
Bahrain to explore renewing diplomatic ties with Iran Bahrain cut relations with Iran in January 2016 following Saudi Arabia's decision to cut ties with Tehran. June 24, 2024
Iranian proxy in Bahrain claims drone assault on Eilat The alleged attack targeted a company that provides logistics technology for Arab companies using a land corridor with Israel. May 2, 2024
Bahraini crown prince condemns Hamas, calls to free hostages Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also condemned Israel's operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Nov. 20, 2023
Jerusalem denies reports Bahrain recalled envoy Jerusalem confirmed that it did not receive an "announcement or decision from the Bahraini government to recall the countries' ambassadors." Nov. 2, 2023
The state of Israeli-Arab normalization amid the war “The people are mobilized by emotion, the leaders by interests.” Troy Osher Fritzhand and Troy O. Fritzhand Oct. 22, 2023
Netanyahu speaks with UAE leader The United Arab Emirates was the first Arab country to directly condemn the Hamas attacks. Oct. 16, 2023
US diplomat: Normalization with Israel a clear Saudi interest Riyadh is the "preeminent target of the expansion of the Abraham Accords," says chargé d’affaires in Jerusalem Stephanie Hallett. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 7, 2023
The Abraham Accords dream is coming true We understand not just what the shared challenges are but have actually started to implement partnerships that address them. Yariv Becher Sept. 6, 2023