Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. The accords marked a significant shift in regional dynamics, promoting cooperation, trade, and diplomatic ties between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

Killing of Israeli rabbi in UAE may strengthen ties between Israel and Arab neighbors, experts say

As authorities investigate who is responsible for Kogan’s death, political circles in Washington, D.C., Israel, and the Gulf are asking a related question: What will this do to UAE-Israel ties?

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
26/11/2024

Houthi missile attack highlights what holds Abraham Accords together despite war

Despite regional tensions, the Abraham Accords have endured ongoing challenges, with UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan maintaining ties with Israel to counter shared threats.

15/09/2024
 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman (MBS)’s portrait watches over traffic in Riyadh.

'Peace is inevitable': Israeli, Saudi experts share thoughts on normalization, Islamism

Two Saudi writers and one Israeli share their thoughts on Jerusalem-Riyadh normalization in an exclusive ‘Magazine’ interview.

06/09/2024

No peace talks with Israel without a two-state solution, Saudi Arabia says

The kingdom stated to affirm its steadfast position to Washington on the Palestinian issue in the light of the comments attributed to Kirby.

How the Israel-Hamas War worsened challenges facing the Abraham Accords

The war is exactly what Iran wanted. It always knew that the peace and normalization deals were partly contingent on reducing violence in Gaza and the West Bank.

Bahrain seeks to balance anger over Gaza with ties to Israel, US

For tiny Bahrain, home to the US Navy Fifth Fleet, close US relations are a vital bulwark against Iran, a vast Muslim Shi'ite nation across the Gulf.

By REUTERS
24/11/2023

Bahrain says envoy to Israel returned home, Israel says ties stable

The statement did not clarify whether that meant the Israeli ambassador had been expelled.

By REUTERS
02/11/2023

Saudi Arabia reportedly suspends peace talks with Israel in the wake of war with Hamas

Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also spoke with Iran’s president this week, signaling a retreat from the Biden administration’s efforts to isolate Iran.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/10/2023

How Israel-Bahrain ties have flourished 3 years post-Abraham Accords

An interview with Israel's Ambassador to Bahrain Eitan Na'eh on the Jewish state's ties with the Gulf kingdom three years on.

How Oslo, Abraham Accords shaped Israel's place in the Middle East - analysis

Analyzing the anniversaries of two highly influential accords – one three decades long, one three years – and how they impacted Israel and its place in the region.

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