Abraham Accords

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

Who didn't co-sponsor the Abraham Accords resolution?

As pro-Israel debate is present in 2020 campaigns, names of senators who did not co-sponsor the latest resolution stand out.

Overwhelming bipartisan support for Abraham Accords

91 senators and 372 house representatives have cosponsored two resolutions supporting the Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE and Bahrain

Ambassador David Friedman:

'US position is that Jewish communities will never be evacuated'

US Ambassador at Israel Hayom conference: More countries in the Arab League will normalize and make peace with Israel.

Netanyahu: We made peace because we are strong

Prime minister says Abraham Accords will bring economic benefits to Israel. 'Peace does not come from 'withdrawing to indefensible borders.'

Live: Digital conference on Abraham Accords

Israel Hayom digital conference with participation of PM, Amb. Friedman, White House Adviser Avi Berkowitz.

Europe’s Jewish malaise

In the realpolitik of 21st century, Europe will have to decide whether its discomfort with its Jews outweighs its professed values. Op-ed.

'Security ties with Israel are on the table'

UAE Economy Minister hails agreement with Israel in interview with i24NEWS: It will open a lot of opportunities.

Emirati Economy Minister discusses Israel-UAE Abraham Accords

UAE delegation signs 4 bilateral accords with Israel, including a visa agreement.

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UAE delegation arrives in Israel

'We are making history today,' says Netanyahu as UAE and Israel sign four key agreements for implementing Abraham Accords.

First ever UAE delegation to Israel set to arrive today

UAE officials to visit Israel Tuesday to sign series of agreements with Israeli government - including visa waiver for Israelis.

UAE government ratifies agreement with Israel

UAE government says agreement with Israel "reflects the Emirati approach based on moderation and the prevalence of the culture of dialogue."

Soon: Free passage between Israel and UAE

UAE will become the first and only Arab country to which there will be no need for visa when moving between it and Israel.

'Our conversations with the Saudis have been positive'

Trump's Middle East envoy Avi Berkowitz says Trump's push for Israeli-Arab rapprochement is gaining momentum.

ISIS condemns Israel's normalization deals

ISIS spokesman calls for attacks in Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Israel's normalization accords with the UAE and Bahrain.

Abraham Accords:

New Tel Aviv-UAE air route established with 28 flights a week

Israel and UAE agree to establish air route between Tel Aviv and Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with dozens of flights a week starting in a few weeks.

Watch: Evening prayer services in Bahrain synagogue

Ahead of signing ceremony for formalization of Israel-Bahrain ties, members of Israeli-US delegation pray at Manama synagogue.

'Israel is extending its hand in peace to the people of Bahrain'

Joint Israeli-American delegation arrives in Manama to formally establish diplomatic relations between Israel and Bahrain.

Abraham returns to forge peace among his descendants

One of the main achievements of the Abraham Accords is their very name, which runs exactly counter to the “occupation” narrative. Op-ed.

Watch: Israeli-American delegation departs for Bahrain

Israel, Bahrain to establish formal diplomatic relations at special ceremony in Manama later today. "We’re bringing the Bible back to life."

Israel, Bahrain to establish diplomatic relations today

Israeli, Bahraini delegations to Manama to sign joint communique officially establishing diplomatic relations tonight.

Mnuchin to lead U.S. delegation to Israel, Bahrain

Secretary Mnuchin and US delegation will join Israeli officials on first-ever direct commercial flight from Israel to Bahrain.

'UAE agreement creates new axis with an Arab-Muslim state'

Yamina MK: The Israeli government must expand construction in all parts of our country - in the Galilee, the Negev, Judea and Samaria.

Knesset approves peace deal with UAE

Peace agreement approved by a vote of 80-13. Netanyahu: You don't wait for the Palestinians to make peace.

ANALYSIS: How Israel's new peace deals could move the PA

Normalization between Israel and the Arab states could force PA to return to negotiating table.

Petah Tikva Mayor Rami Greenberg asks: Should I fly to UAE?

Petah Tikva mayor calls on residents to express position on question of whether he should join delegation of local government to UAE.

Will Knesset UAE vote return hope to the Arab "right of return?"

The UAE is granting citizenship as a means of upward mobility for valued residents. Does that include Palestinian Arab UAE residents? Op-ed.

Naftali Bennett: 'Cancellation of sovereignty plans is painful'

Yamina head added that "even if the PM doesn't apply sovereignty, we will - we will not concede a millimeter of the Land."

Benny Gantz: We'll maintain security interests, qualitative edge

Gantz speaks at Abraham Accords Knesset hearing, supports deal, calls on Netanyahu to stop "obsessive preoccupation with state institutions"

Live: UAE agreement submitted for Knesset approval

Plenum holds special discussion on agreement for which more than 100 speakers signed up. Parts of opposition will support.

Abbas advisor: 'Hypocrites and enemies of Islamic society'

'Hypocrites … and enemies of Islamic society': Abbas advisor on Arabs normalizing with Israel.

UAE official: We have grown accustomed to PA's lack of loyalty

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs fires back after PA official attacks UAE over agreement with Israel.

MK Shlomo Karhi:

'Sovereignty not abolished, will yet happen'

MK Karhi sees UAE agreement in broad Knesset consensus as solemn event, not discussion of pros and cons. What about sovereignty? F-35 deal?

'Qatar F-35 deal can lead to instability'

Analyst from Arab gulf tells Arutz Sheva: Qatar & Iran have military collaboration, F35 in Qatar means advanced weapons in the wrong hands

Israeli government unanimously approves UAE peace deal

'No doubt more Arab and Muslim countries will sign deals with Israel.' Gov't approves deal with UAE, sending it to Knesset for ratification.

Netanyahu speaks with UAE's Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed

The Israeli and UAE leaders spoke and called for "the further consolidation of peace in the Middle East"

Israeli government to approve treaty with UAE

Peace agreement with UAE to be brought before Israeli government Monday for approval, ahead of ratification by full Knesset.

'Persuade other countries to join Israel agreement'

US President seeks to UAE Crown Prince about Abraham Accords, says other Middle East countries should follow the same path.

Emirati and Israeli women meet in Dubai

Women met for the first time as part of the Gulf-Israel Women's Forum, a division of the UAE-Israel Business Council

Government, Knesset to ratify UAE peace deal

PM to bring agreement with UAE to the government for approval next Monday before bringing it to the Knesset.

Fmr. Saudi Amb. to US slams PA for badmouthing Gulf leaders

Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Al-Saud: Palestinian leaders historically placed their bets on the losing party.

The Christian side of the Abraham Accords?

Blog reveals 'long-promised route to Christian aliyah'.

Ashkenazi: I call on the Palestinians to return to negotiations

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi meets UAE counterpart in Berlin. "Our presence here symbolizes an era of peace, stability, prosperity and hope."

Watch: Press conference of Israeli, UAE Foreign Ministers

The ministers visited the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin earlier.

Saudi official blasts PA

Former Saudi intelligence chief: Palestinian leadership always bets on the losing side, and that comes at a price.

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to meet Emirati counterpart

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi to visit Berlin, where he will hold talks with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates.

Donald Trump and the Art of Diplomacy

Trump has powerful analytical skills and extraordinary geopolitical intuition. He created a new Middle East paradigm and it works. Op-ed.

First ever joint venture between Hadassah & Abu Dhabi hospitals

Two doctors, one from Jerusalem & another from Abu Dhabi, organized an international conference on pediatric intensive care.

Syria affirms opposition to normalization deals with Israel

Syria makes first official response to Israel's agreements with the UAE and Bahrain: No to any agreements with the Israeli enemy.

Arab voices criticize Palestinian rejectionism

Supporters of the Accords cannot tell the full truth, or they might say: If a PA state emerges, that's fine, but it is not a priority.Op-ed.