Jews of the Gulf states unite
Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, the Rabbi of the new Association of Gulf Jewish Communities, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the new unifying initiative
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Congress to EU: Declare Hezbollah a terror group
Congress members urge EU to do as Gulf states and outlaw both military and political branches of Hezbollah, to actually harm the terrorists.
Nasrallah: Relations with Israel will fail
Hezbollah leader connects between Gulf state blacklist and normalizing ties with Israel, says most Arabs still view Israel as an enemy.
Hezbollah blasts GCC blacklist as 'irresponsible'
Hezbollah blasts decision by Gulf monarchies to classify it as a "terror" organization.
Iran rages at Gulf states for outlawing Hezbollah
Iranian Deputy FM claims Gulf states 'harmed Lebanese security' by banning Iran-proxy terrorists, lauds group's attacks on Israel.
Gulf states declare Hezbollah a terrorist group
Six Gulf nations formally blacklist Lebanese Iran-proxy, in sign of Sunni states grouping against Iran axis.
Kuwait, too, recalls its Iran ambassador
Gulf kingdom joins Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Sudan in breaking ties with Iran as Sunni-Shi'ite rift expands.
Gulf States in Talks to Buy Iron Dome from Israel
GCC is set to purchase system via the US so as to defend against growing Iranian threat, in signs of a begrudging defense alliance.
Kerry Receives Backing from Gulf States on Iran
Gulf Arab states welcome Iran deal, but say they want further assurances on their own security.
Report: US to Offer Saudis Bunker Busters
The United States is likely to offer Saudi Arabia its advanced GBU-28 bunker buster bombs - so far only provided to Israel - report says.
Iran: Saudis 'Will Pay for Invading Yemen'
Iran on Thursday threatened Saudi Arabia that 'the smoke of the war in Yemen will reach the eyes of the Saudis.'
Saudis 'could Turn to Pakistan for Nukes'
The Sunni states may abandon Washington, says Rep. Ros-Lehtinen. Experts say Saudis, under threat, may procure nuclear weapon from Pakistan.
Gulf States Withdraw Ambassadors from Qatar
Fearing that they may be the next victims of Islamists, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates slam Qatar.
Gulf States to Sanction All of Hizbullah
Gulf states to impose sanctions against Hizbullah that will see all arms of the group being labelled as a terrorist organization.
Peres, Livni Commend Hizbullah Ban as ‘Wise Step’
Pres. Shimon Peres commended the European Union’s partial ban of the Hizbullah terrorist organization as a “necessary, wise step”
Gulf States Pursue Collective Ban on Hizbullah
Noose tightens on Iranian-backed terror group as Gulf nations examine ways to implement regional ban
Gulf Countries Coordinating Sanctions on Hizbullah
Senior GCC officials met in Riyadh to coordinate sanctions against Hizbullah because of its support for the Syrian regime.
Gulf States to Sanction Hizbullah Members
Gulf Cooperation Council to take action against Hizbullah loyalists because of the group's involvement in the Syrian war.
Gulf States to Consider Measures Against Hizbullah
Gulf States will consider taking measures against Hizbullah if it continues its involvement in Syria’s civil war.
GCC Lashes Out at Iran, Calls for Syria Transition
The six Gulf states demand an immediate halt to Iran's "interference" in their internal affairs.
Kuwaiti Court: Opinions Threaten National Security
A 26-year old Kuwaiti man will spend 10 years in prison for 'endangering state security' by insulting the Prophet Mohammad, others.
Saudi Arabia Warns Iran on Bahrain Unity Plan
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are moving toward unification, and waring Iran not to interfere.
Iran Rattles Saber at Google in Gulf Dispute
Tehran will sue Google if it does not return the name 'Persian Gulf' to its maps; Google left the body unnamed.
Iran Fueling Rivals’ Gulf Union Drive
The six-member GCC may have delayed its announcement of a Gulf Union, but Iran's constant rhetorical sniping has motivated quicker action
Four GCC Members Plan to Form Core of Superstate
Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have hinted they will form a diplomatic and military union with Oman and the UAE soon to follow....
Iran Threatens Military Action Over Abu Musa
Abu Musa, which commands the vital Strait of Hormuz, has become the focal point of tension between Tehran and its GCC rivals
Island Row Heats Up Persian Gulf
Iran has started rattling its saber at the six-member GCC ahead of talks over an island dispute between Tehran and the UAE
Iran Worried Over US Missile Shield
Iran has "advised" neighboring Arab states to reject a US missile shield project that would protect them from Tehran's missiles.
Dubai Police: 'Islamists Plotting Against Gulf'
Dubai's top cop says the Muslim Brotherhood is plotting to seize power in the six Gulf arab monarchies by 2016.
GCC Begins Shift Towards Union
The six-member GCC has begun formal talks to forge a diplomatic and military union that could share a border with Israel in the near future.
Iran Threatens Gulf Arabs Over 'US Plots'
Iran's parliamentary speaker tells Gulf Arab states there will be 'consequences' if they continue to aid US sanctions on Iran.
Gulf Arabs Pressuring Hamas Not to Go to Iran
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh is reportedly being pressured by Arab leaders in the Gulf not to meet with Iran's Ahmadinejad in Tehran
Iran-Kuwait Oil Feud Feeds Gulf Tensions
Oil lies at the heart of tensions between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbors as they vie for hegemony over the world's key oil reserves.
A-Jad: Gulf Arabs are Western Pawns
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused his Gulf Arab rivals of being "pawns" and "playing in a US plot."
Iran Says Naval Maneuvers Send 'Message of Peace'
Iran continues to rattle its saber at Gulf States and the West while saying that flexing its military might should reassure its neighbors.
Gulf States Rally Around Saudi Call for "Union"
Gulf Cooperation Council delegates rallied around Saudi King Abdullah's call for confederation - resolving to make it so.
Saudi King Calls for Arab Super State
Saudi King Abdullah I has called for the formation of an Arab Union that would dominate the Middle East - is this Israel's future adversary?
Riyadh-Tehran Security Talks Amid Rising Tensions
Intelligence officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia met to discuss "issues of common concern," but is Saudi patience running thin?
GCC Eyeing Egypt in Caliphate Drive
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council has added Egypt to the list of countries it may induct as it moves towards confederation.
Goodbye Saleh: Yemen Forms Unity Government
The Gulf-brokered transition of power is underway in Yemen even as clashes rock the capital of Sanaa; Hadi to replace Saleh soon.
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