United Arab Emirates

The strategic benefits of offering F-35s to the UAE

Some fear arming the UAE with F-35 fighters could imperil Israel's military edge. But it may actually offer some strategic benefits. Op-ed

Iranian politics goes military

The mullah's threats against those who veer from their view is a result of the military cult that prevents their being a normal state. Op-ed

UAE Foreign Minister greets Jews in Hebrew

Days after signing of normalization deals, UAE Foreign Minister tweets “Shana Tova” in Hebrew.

Shana Tova from the United Arab Emirates

Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE recorded  Rosh Hashanah greeting to the people of the UAE in Arabic

Armani Hotel Dubai to host first Kosher restaurant in the UAE

Armani Hotel Dubai to add new upscale kosher dining experience to the world’s tallest building.

'A total game-changer for Jewish travel to UAE'

Emirates Flight Catering announces MOU with CCL Holdings to set up a dedicated production facility for kosher food at its premises in UAE.

UAE amb to UN: 'Halting annexation' part of deal with Israel

"Halting the annexation is part of this agreement, in order to allow the viability of the two states solution."

Now can we praise Trump and Netanyahu - please?

The hoopla is over. Did Israel win or lose? Opinon.

Watch: Trump says even liberal media supportive of peace deals

Pres. Trump announced an FBI agent was pleading guilty in spying on President's campaign, touts Middle East peace deals.

Trump nominated for 2 Nobel Peace Prizes

The Washington Post reported Pres. Trump has been nominated for a second Nobel Peace Prize after Israel signed agreements with UAE/Bahrain.

ANALYSIS: No new dawn in the Middle East after Abraham Accords

Do the peace deals with UAE, Bahrain herald the beginning of a 'New Middle East' as predicted by Shimon Peres?

Historic day:

Watch: Signing of the Abraham Accords

Israel enters into peace agreement with Gulf states UAE and Bahrain in historic ceremony at the White House.'

Donald Trump: 'Won't be problem to sell F-35s to Emirates'

Hours before signing peace agreement, US President addresses issue that could hurt Israel's military advantage in Middle East.

Netanyahu did not have authority to sign UAE deal

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi forced to step in over legal hurdle to signing of Abraham Accords in Washington today.

Report:

UAE-Israel deal to be phased in - to block sovereignty plan

Peace deal with UAE will reportedly be implemented in stages, to ensure Israel does not apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria until 2024.

UAE now has Qatar in its rear-view mirror

Qatar lost its Arab leadership momentum due to its wrong decisions, such as embracing terror and Islamism. UAE has left it behind. Op-ed.

The Daily Portion / May we all reach for the stars

We are signing an historic peace treaty while preparing to enter a lockdown. How to explain the contrast?

Questions for American Jewish leaders about the Israel-UAE deal

Democracy demands US Jewish groups ask members what they think before taking drastic new positions, like UAE peace trumps sovereignty.Op-ed

UAE, Israel sign first banking deal

National Bank of Dubai signs memorandum of understanding with Israel's Bank Hapoalim 1 day before the signing of the USAE-Israel peace deal.

Content of peace deal to be revealed only after signing

Source in Israeli delegation to Washington says parties have agreed not to release details of peace agreement until it is signed.

UAE begins coronavirus vaccines

One day before signing peace agreement with Israel, UAE announces approving vaccine to give at-risk health care workers.

MK Nitzan Horowitz:

'Peace for relinquishing sovereignty and freezing construction'

Meretz Chair claims he learned UAE agreement also includes Judea/Samaria construction freeze. Source close to Prime Minister denies.

Emirates agreement requires government ratification

Legal advisor to PM's Office responds to allegations against signing political agreements not yet approved by ministers.

Live: Abraham Accords Special coverage

i24NEWS presents 2 days of live coverage after PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington to sign peace deal with the UAE.

Israeli tech start-ups take on the Emirates

Partnerships between Israeli tech start-ups and UAE investors promoted immediately following the announcement of the UAE-Israel deal.

PA: Normalization will not bring an end to the conflict

PA cabinet leader calls the establishment of relations between Bahrain and Israel a move that serves "colonial Israel".

'We have to leverage this historic moment'

Senior Advisor to Ambassador David Friedman speaks to Emiratis and Israelis: This historic occasion will be remembered.

Netanyahu family requests private jet to US

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, say they want to fly to U.S. separately from Israeli delegation to the deal signing in DC.

Israeli airline to open direct Abu Dhabi flights

Israir Airlines says it plans to open direct flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize relations.

The Mouse that Roared —PA/PLO style

The PA threatens the world- can't you hear the trembling? Me neither. Opinion.

Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Fox & Friends discuss Trump's Nobel Peace Prize nomination, Biden's hypocrisy on anarchist violence in American cities.

ANALYSIS: Israel's changing position in the world

The list of countries interested in establishing or improving relations with Israel in a variety of ways is increasing rapidly.

US sale of F-35 jets to UAE 'blown up out of all proportion'

"All this talk of 'Israeli consent' is meaningless. The US makes up its own mind on who to sell arms to," says Israel's Energy Minister.

Meet the Israeli rabbi who will oversee kashrut in UAE

UAE eatery receives country's first kosher certificate.

Wasserman-Schultz warns sale of F-35s to UAE could hurt Israel

Senior Democratic congresswoman warns sale of stealth fighters to UAE would weaken Israel's qualitative edge.

PA waters down criticism of Israel-UAE deal

Draft resolution to be discussed by Arab League doesn't include call to condemn, or act against Israel-UAE deal.

UAE asks OU to certify kashrut throughout the Emirates

Orthodox Union accepts request from UAE government to oversee all kosher food in hotels as well as international events in the Emirates.

CEO of Israel's largest bank heading delegation to UAE

Israeli business delegation led by chief of country's largest bank head for UAE ahead of formal peace agreement.

Report: UAE to make first state visit to Israel on September 22

United Arab Emirates reportedly planning to send official delegation to Israel in two weeks ahead of signing of formal deal.

Bahrain social activist says Jewish people belong in Israel

i24NEWS interviewed outspoken Bahrain social media activist Loay Alshareef who said Jews belonged in Israel and 'had no other place to go.'

Report: US to sell UAE anti-radar planes

According to new report, US military deal with UAE to include planes which protect from anti-aircraft systems in addition to F-35.

Israeli singer's message to the UAE

Israeli singer Idan Amedi thanks the people of the UAE after his song was played on local radio during the week.

Looking to travel? These UAE hotels will offer kosher food

UAE hotel group partners with kosher catering service to offer kosher food for travelers, events.

Report: Netanyahu supported sale of F-35s to UAE

Officials say PM Netanyahu privately went along with Trump administration's plan to sell advanced weapons to the United Arab Emirates.

Bahrain to allow Israel-UAE flights to cross its airspace

Bahrain announces it will allow for all United Arab Emirates-bound flights to cross its airspace to and from all countries.

El Al announces weekly cargo flights to Dubai

Ahead of peace treaty with UAE, El Al announces launch of new cargo flight route to Dubai to carry agricultural and hi-tech goods.

What's on my mind

The fight against racisim and prejudice is the only issue given the front page in US media, but one phobia is missing somehow. Op-ed.

Report: Bahrain to announce normalization of ties with Israel

Senior Israeli official believes announcement will follow the signing of Israel's agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

ADL, Jewish Council of the Emirates explore new partnership

Anti-Defamation League to cooperate with Jewish Council of the Emirates following historic Abraham Accord between Israel and the UAE.

AJC to open office in the United Arab Emirates

Move comes in the wake of the historic agreement to establish full diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel.

Was Israeli sovereignty the price of the UAE peace agreement?

What price did Israel pay for suspending sovereignty?

Palestinian Arab leaders to meet over Israel-UAE deal

Joint discussions to be held in Ramallah and Beirut said to aim to develop "a unified Palestinian strategy" against "normalization schemes."

Netanyahu: 'This is a tremendous breakthrough'

'Flying over Saudi Arabia will shorten flight times, reduce costs,' Netanyahu says, after Saudis permit flights to Israel in Saudi airspace.

UAE looking to open consulate in Nazareth or Haifa

UAE hoping to open consulate in northern Israel in area with large Arab population, either in Haifa or Nazareth, senior official says.

Ron Dermer: This is how the agreement with the UAE was reached

Israeli ambassador talks about the formation of the agreement and the hope that this will lead normalization from more Arab countries.

UAE visit ends, delegation takes off for Israel

Senior UAE official says before end of visit that US promised in talks that Israeli sovereignty will no longer be promoted.

Khamenei: UAE betrayed Islamic world by making peace with Israel

Iran's supreme leader accuses United Arab Emirates of 'betraying' Islamic world and the Palestinian Arab cause by making peace with Israel.

Netanyahu's secret meeting in Abu Dhabi

Two years ago, Prime Minister Netanyahu secretly traveled to the UAE for a meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Watch: Blowing the shofar in Abu Dhabi

Israeli delegation holds morning shaharit prayers in United Arab Emirates capital city ahead of talks with UAE leaders.

Hamas: Visit to UAE a 'stab in the back'

Hamas blasts UAE leaders who hosted an official Israeli delegation and even permitted an El Al plane to land in the country.