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Hostage release must come first in Gaza roadmap, UAE foreign minister says

Abdullah bin Zayed also underscored his country’s humanitarian commitment, noting that the UAE has delivered over 42% of all international aid to Gaza in the past two years.

 An installation of pictures of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, is displayed at a park in Ra'anana, Israel, June 20, 2024.
 From right to left: Eliram Azulay, Head of the Har Hevron Regional Council; Yossi Shelley, Israel's Ambassador to the UAE; Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi; Yisrael Ganz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council; and Omer Rahamim, CEO of the Yesha Council.

Yesha council delegation visits UAE in historic first

EITAN NEISHLOS has emerged in recent years as a faithful steward of Holocaust remembrance.

Eitan Neishlos shapes a future of coexistence through history and hope

  (L) The Kedem family and (R) newborn baby Kedem Tzuri.

Despite rabbi's murder, UAE, Israel still unyielding allies - opinion


UAE confirms Chabad emissary missing, security sources warned of potential attacks

This comes after TAM-C, an Israeli-American geopolitical intelligence firm put out an alert on October 1 about the possible targeting of Israeli citizens in Dubai.

 Zvi Kogan

'The logical choice': 17 years after he fled, could Dahlan lead a post-Hamas Gaza?

“He has bridges with everyone but not necessarily liked by everyone. But I can’t think of anyone else who has his credentials.” 

 Mohammed Dahlan, a former Fatah security chief, in his office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. STRINGER/ REUTERS ID: 546201 Image Remarks:

UAE praises role of World Central Kitchen in Gaza

The statements appear to show that there is a renewed window of opportunity for the UAE and WCK and others to continue work in Gaza.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, talk as they walk through an airport in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates January 30, 2022.

Most Israelis support Netanyahu's plan for post-war Gaza, poll finds

New survey reveals Israeli support for Netanyahu's post-war plan in Gaza, with surprising views on achieving 'absolute victory' and international involvement.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking outside his office at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on March 13, 2024.

Israel is not alone among its democratic friends - opinion

Support for Israel represents not only a solid foundation for Israel’s security but also a comforting sense of solidarity.

 FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron embraces President Isaac Herzog, during his visit to Jerusalem in October, following the Hamas massacres.

UAE: US should push for quick end to Israel-Hamas war, new Gaza strategy

Anwar Gargash also said that Israel's policy of containment which has been the "hallmark" of the Palestinian issue for the past two decades had failed and called for a new approach.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser of UAE's President, speaks during a joint news conference with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in Paphos, Cyprus April 16, 2021.

Israel wants to bring 'DeserTech' to United Arab Emirates

Environmental Protection Minister Silman met with her Emirati counterpart in New York.

 Minister Idit Silman (left) with UAE Minister Mariam Almheiri

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with Emirati Foreign Minister in NYC

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahya will continue to discuss the progress of relations between Israel and the UAE.

 Emirati Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen in New York City on September 20, 2023.

UAE envoy meets with Mansour Abbas, Ahmed Dabbah on Arab-Israeli ties

Al Khaja, the UAE’s first ambassador to Israel, has been at the forefront of rapidly developing relations between the UAE and Israel since the 2020 Abraham Accords. 

 UAE AMBASSADOR Mohamed Al Khaja speaks during the opening ceremony of the Emirati embassy in Tel Aviv last month.

Abraham Accords are based on mutual understanding - Israeli minister in UAE

Since the signing of the accords, relations between Israel and the UAE have remained largely stable.

 Flags of United Arab Emirates and Israel flutter during Israel's National Day ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai

In Saudi perception, Israel, Trump misled UAE with Abraham Accords - opinion

The Saudi officials conveyed a clear message: They will not be deceived by Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden when it comes to normalization.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in separate photographs.