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PM Bennett threatens Iran

'No one has any doubt who is behind ship attack,' PM Bennett warns.

Qatar condemns attack on tanker off the coast of Oman

Qatari Foreign Ministry calls to resort to international law to ensure that such attacks are not repeated in the future.

Iran warns: 'Determined, immediate' response if ship is avenged

Spokesman for Iranian FM claims accusations of involvement in ship attack are 'baseless and provocative,' warns against attacks on Iran.

Iran denies being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed ship

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: The Zionist regime has created insecurity, terror and violence.

US, Israel to work together to investigate attack on ship

State Department on Blinken-Lapid conversation: They agreed to work with the United Kingdom, Romania, and other international partners.

Lapid: We mustn't remain silent in the face of Iranian terrorism

Foreign Minister: Iran is not just an Israeli problem, but an exporter of terrorism, destruction and instability.

Two dead in attack on Israeli-managed ship

Shipowners confirm fatalities off the coast of Oman.

Oman Foreign Minister: No deal with Israel in the near future

“We will not be the third Gulf state to normalize relations with Israel,” says Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi.

Another Israeli ship attacked, Iran increasing enrichment

In the third such strike in over the last few months, another Israeli-owned ship was shelled, avoiding injuries or damage.

UAE ambassador to US: Sudan, Oman in no hurry to normalize ties

Yousef Al Otaiba also estimates that Sudan would demand a far higher price from US than that demanded by UAE in return for an agreement.

Trump triumphs as PLO continues to dig its own grave

Whilst Trump triumphs - and Netanyahu rejoices, the recalcitrant and rejectionist PLO continues to dig its own grave. Opinion.

The next Arab state to recognize Israel: Oman

Ahead of signing of Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE and Bahrain, Arab world preparing for additional states to recognize Israel.

Oman welcomes Israel-Bahrain normalization

Bahrain's decision to normalize relations with Israel praised by fellow Gulf State Oman.

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Ashkenazi

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Israeli counterpart, affirms his country's position calling for peace between Israel and PA.

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, Oman and Bahrain

PM tweets a message of thanks to the leaders of Egypt, Oman and Bahrain for their "support" of agreement with UAE.

COVID-19:

Israel issues northern Italy travel warning

Health Ministry considering instructing those returning from state to remain in isolation. Within 1 day, 4 patients in Italy died of virus.

Netanyahu rejected proposal for Israel-Iran talks in 2013

Netanyahu rejected proposal from Oman to mediate talks with Iran, fearing that would legitimize Iran's contacts with the US.

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.

Trump offers condolences following death of Omani sultan

US President praises efforts of Sultan Qaboos bin Said "to engage in dialogue and achieve peace in the region".

Omani sultan, the longest-serving Arab ruler, dies at 79

Oman, the discreet Gulf mediator, names its successor to the throne. Here are some facts about the sultanate, and its former ruler.

Oman rejects Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge

Oman confirms support for independent Palestinian state after PM pledges to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Oman denies Mossad chief's statement that it has agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Mossad Chief: Israel renewing ties with Oman

Mossad head Yossi Cohen says "unprecedented opportunity" for thaw in relationship with Arab states.

Oman to open embassy in 'Palestine'

Oman announces it will open an embassy in the Palestinian territories.

Two tankers attacked in Oman

Attacks in Gulf of Oman leave two tankers in flames. Pompeo: Iran is responsible, we'll go to the UN.

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Arab nations must assure Israel we don't pose existential threat

Arab countries should take into consideration Israel's fear for survival is part of reason it receives support from international community,

Oman calls on Arabs to ease Israel's 'fears for its future'

Omani FM calls on Arabs to ease Israel's fears for future as non-Arab country. Jordanian FM: 'Not my problem' if Israel is comfortable.

Kushner, Greenblatt discuss Israeli-PA peace with Omani leader

Kushner, Greenblatt, Hook meet in Oman with sultan, discussing "efforts to facilitate peace," "ways to improve condition of entire region."

Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization

Omani Foreign Minister says there is no normalization with Israel.

Netanyahu meets with foreign minister of Oman

PM meets with Yusuf Bin Alawi on sidelines of Warsaw summit, following his meeting with sultan of Oman. "Seize the future."

Oman to mediate Israel-PA talks?

Oman’s Foreign Minister arrives in Washington, reportedly to discuss mediation efforts Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Arab state okays Israeli flights

Netanyahu reveals that Oman has given Israeli airline El Al permission to enter its airspace, after Saudis permit Indian flights to Israel.

Oman and Brazil step up and PLO bows out

Guardian of the Gulf

Report: Israel's economy minister invited to Bahrain

Economy Minister Eli Cohen invited to attend tech conference in Bahrain. Invite comes after Netanyahu, Regev, & Kara visit Arab countries.

Minister Katz in Oman: Rail from Israel to Gulf 'makes sense'

Transport minister pitches plans for railway linking the Mediterranean to the Gulf via Israel.

US backs Israel's Middle East railway initiative

US envoy Jason Greenblatt expresses support for plan to build railway between Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Israeli official says US was unaware about PM's Oman visit

US Ambassador reportedly only found out about Netanyahu's trip to the Gulf from the Omanis.

Oman's foreign minister meets Abbas

Oman’s foreign affairs minister visits Ramallah, gives PA chairman letter about Netanyahu's visit to the sultanate.

Minister heads to Dubai as Israel makes diplomatic push in Gulf

Israeli minister calls for 'peace and security' during visit to Dubai, the latest event in Israel's bid for closer ties with Gulf states.

Oman: 'Israel is a fact of life'

Following Netanyahu's visit to Oman, nation says region should 'consider giving Israel equal treatment, Jews part of Islamic history'.

PA official: Oman offered to mediate Israel-PA talks

Senior PA official says sultan of Oman offered to play a role in mediating peace talks. Greenblatt welcomes Netanyahu visit to Oman.

Oman's foreign minister visits Al-Aqsa

Yusuf bin Alawi, Omani minister in charge of foreign affairs, makes rare visit by an Arab official to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

Iran ships out heavy water to Oman

Iran transfers 11 tons of heavy water to Oman, after IAEA found it to be in violation of amounts allowed in nuclear deal.

Oman and Syria to Work Together to End Civil War

Syria's Foreign Minister visits Oman, agrees with counterpart to work together to end brutal civil war.

Oman Tight Lipped Over Saleh Exile Request

Officials in Oman have refused to comment on reports that outgoing Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh wants sanctuary in Muscat.

US Hikers Freed From Iranian Prison, Arrive Home Via Oman

Two American hikers boarded a plane in Oman and headed home this weekend, ending a two-year ordeal in an Iranian prison, accused as spies.

Middle East Round-Up April 4-6

A review of the turbulent events in the Middle East for April 4-6; Assad Bans Soccer; the Saudis are tense; and More!

Oman Sultan Reshuffles Cabinet, Protesters Unimpressed

Oman's Sultan Qaboos ordered a reshuffle of his Cabinet ministers Monday -- but the move did little to appease protesters.

Arab Revolutionary Juggernaut Rolls into Oman, 2 Killed

The Arab revolutionary juggernaut rolls through the Middle East, striking the oil-rich country of Oman, where police killed two protesters.