United Arab Emirates

UAE crown prince: We're committed to a Palestinian state

Abu Dhabi crown prince says agreement with Israel is a sovereign decision in the favor of peace.

UAE serves kosher food to Israeli guests

Rabbi Yissachar Krakowski, Director of OU Kosher, flown to Abu Dhabi to ensure the food served to Israeli guests complies with kashrut laws.

'Shalom' on the front page of UAE newspaper

Front page of Khaleej Times features photo of meeting between UAE and Israeli officials in Abu Dhabi with the caption "Salam, Shalom".

Kushner: Israel-UAE flight allowed to fly over Saudi Arabia

Historic first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE was allowed to use Saudi airspace and not forced to take longer route.

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US and Israeli delegations leave for historic flight to UAE

Senior US and Israeli officials leave Israel aboard historic flight to Abu Dhabi for talks with UAE to finalize peace treaty.

Next Year in Dubai?

A good rule of thumb re sovereignty: Where Israeli concessions are concerned, the Arab version usually comes closest to the truth. Op-ed.

Jordan releases cartoonist who criticized Israel-UAE deal

Cartoonist who was charged for publishing a drawing critical of Israel-UAE deal will still face trial for "slander and libel".

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Historic flight to Abu Dhabi takes off Monday morning

Senior officials from Israel and the US will take off on an El Al plane to the UAE and promote cooperation on a range of issues.

US policy significantly enhanced Israel's stability and security

The US Administration’s posture against Tehran, has clearly helped pave the way for the Israel-UAE agreement. Opinion.

The Israel-Sunni Arab bloc: The new sheriff

Trump\s highlighting Turkey’s hostility despite its alliance in NATO shows the changes in America’s alliance system in the region. Op-ed.

Are journalists prevented from taking part in Abu Dhabi flight?

Journalists from several media outlets furious at the decision not to allow them to cover the special flight to Abu Dhabi.

Israel to declare UAE a 'green' country?

Israel may cancel quarantine requirement for those returning from visiting the United Arab Emirates, report says.

El Al schedules its first flight to United Arab Emirates

El Al schedules first Israel-UAE flight for Monday, announces flight numbers for it and return flight.

UAE repeals law imposing Israel boycott

In step towards normalization, UAE abolishes federal law imposing Israel boycott.

F-35s to UAE? Why it's an amazingly bad idea

The history of volatile Arab regimes leads to the fear that sophisticated US weapons might one day be used against Israel. Opinion.

Israeli flight to Abu Dhabi to pass over Saudi Arabia

El Al will operate the first flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates, which will fly over the skies of Saudi Arabia.

Official Israeli delegation to leave for Abu Dhabi next week

National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat to lead delegation which will travel with Jared Kushner to UAE next week for normalization talks.

First commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi next week

US President's adviser to visit Israel next week before flying directly to Abu Dhabi to inaugurate Israel-UAE relations.

Israel and UAE Defense Ministers hold official phone call

Mohammed bin Ahmad Al Bawardi and Benny Gantz agree to establish "solid bilateral relations for the benefit of the countries"

The United Arab Emirates cannot have it both ways

Reconcile with the Jews yet fund incitement against  the Jews?

UAE cancel three-way meeting with Israel, US representatives

UAE said they were unhappy with Israel's opposition to the sale of advanced fighter planes to the Gulf state.

Israel, UAE reach agreement on health cooperation

Israeli, UAE health ministers agree on "immediate" cooperation between the nations on health issues, specifically COVID-19.

Suspension, not cancellation

Israel only agreed to suspend the extension of sovereignty, not cancel it.

When gullibility is the knife at the throat of common sense

In Israel, there is an amnesia which seems to affect those so desperate to pretend that the past is no longer a lesson to be learned Op-ed.

Caroline Glick:

Is the Palestinian veto alive or dead?

If the veto is dead, Netanyahu won’t only be remembered as the greatest statesman Israel has known, but as a diplomatic magician. Op-ed.

UAE diplomat: Normalization has 'closed the gate on annexation'

UAE amb. to US writes in Israeli media that agreement with Israel "maintains the viability of a two-state solution."

Israeli, UAE Jews hold joint Shabbat ceremony

In first, Jews in Israel and United Arab Emirates hold joint pre-Sabbath prayer session, attended by Diaspora Minister Yankelevitch.

Pompeo and Kushner will visit Israel

US delegation planning visits to Israel, Gulf states, in effort to push normalization forward.

Report: Mossad chief met Sudanese official

Arab media reports UAE organized a meeting between Yossi Cohen and the deputy head of the Sudan Sovereignty Council.

A society of great wealth has little room for spirituality

If the UAE peace holds, the rich will get richer, and roads will be clogged with Porsches and Cadillacs. So, what’s so bad?

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The Israel-UAE pact: Sacrificing substance for ceremony?

Despite all the potential payoffs Israel-UAE normalization may entail, the agreement is really a prop for a much bigger drama. Op-ed.

Qatar silent on Israel-UAE agreement

Qatari Foreign Minister meets PA chief negotiator, doesn't comment on United Arab Emirates’ accord with Israel.

Kamala Harris — pragmatic moderate or radical leftist?

Examining what we currently know about the vice-presidential nominee, who may potentially be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Op-ed.

Netanyahu to UAE Jews: I hope to visit you soon

Israeli Prime Minister holds ZOOM conversation with leaders of UAE Jewish community following peace deal.

UAE: Deal with Israel makes buying F-35 easier

UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash says country has been seeking to buy F-35 aircraft for 6 years.

Iran: We seized UAE ship

Iran claims it detained UAE ship which violated its waters, and that UAE coastguards shot 2 Iranian fisherman the same day.

Report: Trump admin pushing for F-35 sale to UAE

US officials: Trump administration has accelerated a push to sell the F-35 stealth fighter and advanced armed drones to UAE.

Israelis are already doing business with the UAE

There are about 200 companies already exporting products to the UAE through third parties Op-ed.

Abbas: Israel-UAE agreement 'a stab in the back'

PA chairman: Emiratis are denying the rights of the Palestinian people.

'UAE agreement harms balance of power in the Middle East'

MK Elazar Stern demands discussion in Knesset committee on the agreement with the UAE.

ANALYSIS: What the UAE - Israel deal means for the Middle East

The Middle East is becoming divided into 2 camps, one led by Iran and Turkey, and one led by Israel,Egypt, and other Sunni states.

White House: No agreement to sell arms to UAE in peace deal

WH official denies reports Israel-UAE includes secret clause by which the US will sell advanced weapons such as the F-35 to the UAE.

Mossad chief in UAE for security talks

Yossi Cohen discusses Israel-UAE security cooperation with Emirati officials less than a week after countries reach peace agreement.

PM: Left-wing fake news on US-UAE arms deal

Following media claims that Israel has allowed the US to sell advanced weapons to the UAE, Netanyahu dismisses the reports as "fake news."

Netanyahu: US arms sales to UAE not part of peace deal

Prime Minister says Israel still opposed to sale of top-tier weapons, including F-35 stealth fighters, to UAE.

Ushering in a new era of peace

“Peace through withdrawal and weakness” is gone from the world. It has been replaced by a different concept: Genuine peace, peace for peace.

Netanyahu:

'Peace with UAE will help create history between Israel, PA'

PM tells Arabic-language Sky News, broadcast in UAE, that 'agreement will help create history between Israel and Palestinians.'

Dr. Moti Kedar:

'Trump will add as many states to agreement as possible'

Dr Kedar believes Gulf states' fear of Trump loss and Iran strengthening lead them to mobilize for agreement to raise Trump's approval.

Israel again denies itself sovereignty in its Biblical heartland

The Arabs have finally learned the secret: say nice words to the Jews and they will fall over themselves to give away their own heritage..

Iranian chief of staff to UAE: Revise agreement with Israel

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says Iran will change its approach to UAE following the agreement with Israel.

Mossad chief to visit Abu Dhabi

Israeli delegation for talks with the UAE on implementation of normalization agreement will leave for Abu Dhabi next week.

PA official: We'll adopt 'robust' policy against Israel-UAE deal

Abbas spokesman says normalization between Israel and UAE "is a violation against the Palestinians' rights as well as Jerusalem".

What now, sovereignty mapping committee?

The Trump Mapping Committee needs to break its deafening silence and tell us what they have been told to do now. Op-ed.

How will peace with the UAE benefit Israel economically?

Israel's Economy Ministry gives its first estimate on the value of direct trade with and investments from the UAE.

UAE rejects Iran 'threats' after Israel deal

United Arab Emirates summons Iranian diplomat over 'threats' by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani against UAE over deal with Israel.

'Chances of sovereignty plan being implemented extremely high'

Political commentator Yaakov Berdugo slammed Judea and Samaria leadership, whom he accused of preventing application of sovereignty.

Poll: Israelis prefer peace deal with UAE over sovereignty

More than three-quarters of Israelis prefer reaching peace agreement with UAE to applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.

'UAE peace deal is a killer for the two-state solution'

PA negotiator Saeb Erekat excoriates Abraham Accords between Israel and United Arab Emirates. 'UAE deal is a killer to two-state solution.'

Spare me the hoopla

Why I am not thrilled by the Israel-UAE peace deal. Op-ed.

Arab affairs commentator: Palestinians got stabbed in back

Arab affairs commentator says Palestinians 'stabbed in the back' by Gulf States, Iran forced their hand.