Abraham Accords

Morocco to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel

US President Donald Trump announces that Morocco is the 4th Muslim state to agree normalize relations with Israel this year.

Talking peace with Muslim activist Loay Alshareef

Arutz Sheva met Arab Muslim peace activist making Saudi Arabia and Bahrain his home who says normalization benefits everyone.

'Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE'

Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

i24NEWS and Abu Dhabi Media sign historic MOU

First ever collaborative agreement signed between Israeli media outlet and UAE media outlet.

Olmert: Israel can withdraw from Judea and Samaria

Former PM accuses Netanyahu of never seeking peace with the PA, says Abraham Accords do not change need to deal with Palestinian Arabs.

Saudi prince: 'Israel rotting thousands in concentration camps'

A senior member of the Saudi royal family slandered the State of Israel and Jews worldwide at Bahrain political summit.

Historic agreement brings Samaria to Dubai

Delegation from Samaria signs agreement in Dubai to export Samaria honey, wine, olive oil, and tahini to the UAE.

First time:

Israel represented at largest digital exhibition in Middle East

Arutz Sheva reports from Gitex exhibition in Dubai: 'Milestone in building economic relations with Emirates.'

Top women diplomats from Israel, UAE, Bahrain gather

High-ranking female diplomats from Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain held a first of its kind panel examining the role of women in diplomacy.

Bahrain will not label products from Judea and Samaria

Bahrain Industry, Commerce, and Tourism Minister says his country has 'turned a new page' in relations with Israel.

Israel, Bahrain sign historic tourism MOU

First of its kind MOU between Israel and a Gulf Arab state signed in ceremony in Jerusalem.

Israel to open embassy in Bahrain

Embassy to open by end of 2020, with permanent location to be opened by end of 2021.

PM meets with Bahraini minister: Widening the circle of peace

Sheikh Alzayani is heading Bahraini trade delegation to Israel, signing a number of agreements

Abraham Accords implications for EU conveyed in conference

Israel Allies Caucus Parliamentarians ask the EU to play a more active role in peace efforts in the Middle East

Bahraini trade delegation arrives in Israel

Delegation headed by Bahrain Minister of Trade & Industry.

Watch: UAE reporter moved by Israeli welcome

Reporter on first commercial Fly Dubai flight to Israel recounts the 'grand welcome' the flight received.

Bahraini delegation meets Chief Rabbi, President and Dep. Mayor

Member of Bahraini royal family reportedly among delegation visiting Israel, meeting with three Israeli leaders

Netanyahu: 'Nobel Prize nomination is a great honor'

Watch: UAE reporter asks Prime Minister Netanyahu for his reaction to being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

First business delegation in Bahrain

Israeli business leaders hold first official delegation to Bahrain, meet with Industry and Commerce Minister. 'We have found real partners.'

Report: Netanyahu to make historic visit to Bahrain next week

Prime Minister to meet with Crown Prince of Bahrain in Manama next week, in first state visit to Bahrain. Visit to UAE also planned.

Ivanka Trump shares video of Israeli products in Dubai market

Daughter of US president shares video showing "fruits" of her father's efforts for peace in a Dubai supermarket.

Netanyahu nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Peace Prize laureate instrumental in peace deal between UK and Ireland recommends Israeli Prime Minister receive Nobel Prize.

Israelis will be able to fly to the UAE soon

Interim agreement to allow Israelis to travel to the UAE even before Visa waiver agreement is finalized.

Will Saudis join accords? 'More when than if'

US Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs refrains from disclosing details re Saudis, but says 'more will join accords'.

Gantz brands leak of secret flight 'irresponsible move'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz attacks leak on Prime Minister Netanyahu's flight to Saudi Arabia: 'Israeli citizens should be disturbed.'

Live: Peace between Israel and the UAE

JCRC holds dialogue between the Acting Consul Generals of Israel and the UAE in New York

Avi Berkowitz leads US delegation to Bahrain, Israel

US Special Representative Avi Berkowitz to join first-ever direct commercial flight from Bahrain to Israel.

Bahrain FM to make first visit to Israel this week

Foreign Minister Abdellatif al-Zayani to make first visit by senior Bahraini official to Israel since signing of the Abraham Accords.

UAE's Etihad to launch direct flights to Tel Aviv next year

National carrier of the United Arab Emirates announces it will begin direct flights to Israel in 2021.

On the Sovereignty Trail

Symmetry from Samaria to Dubai. While Chabad shluchim have their "kinus" these Chabad women fight for "ufaratzta.". Op-ed.

UAE's Rabbi: Building coexistence, fostering dialogue

Rabbi Levi Duchman speaks to Arutz Sheva about living peacefully in an Arab country and continuing the legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Jason Greenblatt's daughter engaged - in Dubai

Former US Special Envoy to the Middle East announces surprise engagement of daughter during visit to the UAE.

Zoom meeting held between Public Security Min., UAE counterpart

The two speak on Zoom "in order to step up cooperation between the two countries and activate the Abraham Accord."

UAE ambassador 'excited and optimistic' about Israel ties

UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba says Middle East divided into extremist and pragmatist camps.

Knesset approves Bahrain peace deal

Second peace deal with Gulf nation nation approved by overwhelming majority in the Knesset.

U.S. approves advanced defense capabilities for UAE

Pompeo notifies Congress of intent to authorize UAE’s proposed purchase of several advanced capabilities including 50 F-35 fighter jets

Settlers in Dubai

Delegation of businessmen leaves for Dubai, led by Samaria Council head, who announced desalination technology export from Samaria to UAE.

What will Israel get in return for American sale of F35s to UAE?

Congress to debate $10b arms deal including sale of F-35s to UAE. Why has Israel agreed?

Israel, UAE, Bahrain Ministers Prepare for Mutual Tourism

"Israel preparing for many visitors from Gulf” Minister of Tourism Farkash-Hacohen tells London event.

J'lem U-turn? WH approves sale of 50 F-35 figher jets to UAE

Israel seems to have agreed to the arms sale as well as home-made missile defense systems to UAE.

UAE representatives visit Jewish community of Berlin

UAE ambassador to Germany holds historic meeting with Berlin city rabbi, agrees to hold Hanukkah candle lighting at embassy.

Rabin's daughter: UAE agreement wasn't possible without Oslo

Dalia Rabin, daughter of former PM, claims in interview that the peace agreement with the UAE was made possible thanks to her father.

Trump is needed to keep up Arab-Jewish peace momentum

Obama, Kerry and Biden did not believe anything could move forward without the PA Arabs, but Trump knows how to close deals. Op-ed.

Why the uproar about selling F-35s to the UAE?

Biden's team has entered the argument about selling F-35 jets to the UAE motivated by vote getting, but why the ex-IDF generals? Op-ed.

Biden campaign 'concerned' over F-35 sale to UAE

Biden's top foreign policy adviser says Biden would make sure Israel's qualitative military advantage is preserved.

Will the Abraham Accords end the option of sovereignty?

Dr. Yechiel Leiter talks about the existing threats in the Middle East and what Israel loses in the Abraham Accords.

Bahrain journalist: 'Israel was a "demon", is now a friend'

Ahdeya Ahmed AlSayed speaks with Arutz Sheva. "It’s sad to demonize a nation, to demonize people, but things have changed"

Erdan: Now everyone sees Palestinian incitement

Israeli Ambassador to the UN calls on Security Council to break from old paradigms. recognize new reality in the Middle East.

'Nasrallah will not disengage from Iran'

Arab commentator Shimrit Meir on Lebanon talks: 'Interest is to set border, look for oil, get out of sanctions, and promote economy.'

Warm peace, cold calculation

Peace is never stable and must be maintained by a balance of power. The Abraham Accords have shifted the balance against Iran. Op-ed.

New joint venture will help Israeli companies access UAE market

Virtuzone and APEX holdings form joint “Virtuzone Israel” to help israeli companies navigate doing business in the UAE

Israel and UAE to cooperate on soccer

Maccabi Haifa and UAE's Al-Ain FC to meet for a friendly match in Abu Dhabi.

Direct flights to Dubai begin in December

Israir will offer a round trip to Dubai starting at $280. The first flight will be held in early December in honor of UAE National Day.

Will Sudanese migrants leave Israel now that there's peace?

While Sudanese migrants in Israel say they're not afraid to return, local legal experts not so fast to rule out their prolonged stay.

Foreign Minister praises Sudan decision to join Abraham Accords

FM Gabi Ashkenazi thanks Trump Administration 'for finding path to peace where so many leaders have failed in the past.'

Israel will not oppose US sale of F-35s to UAE

Defense Minister Gantz says negotiations on sale of F-35s to UAE were concealed from the defense establishment.

Amb. Friedman: PA must stop relying on victimhood narrative

US Ambassador to Israel says US, EU, and Arab League are no longer indulging the Palestinian Authority, time has come to move forward.

Sovereignty? "We fundamentally support"

Trump's assistant Avi Berkowitz explains that the application of Israeli law in Judea and Samaria has been suspended "for the time being"

'Biden would pursue appeasement strategy with Iran'

Avi Berkowitz, advisor to President Trump, says that a different administration may go back to deal with Iran and harm normalization efforts

Watch live: Day 2 of the Abraham Accords Conference

Abraham Accords: Towards a New Middle East? Join the symposium featuring high-ranking Israel & US officials, Arab media & Israeli academics