Apr 27, 2023
US to push Mideast ‘integration’ of Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the statement as part of a congratulatory message to Israel on its Independence Day. By Erin Viner “On behalf of the United States of…
Feb 24, 2023
Oman opens airspace to Israel
The decision will enable Israeli airlines to utilize a Saudi-Oman corridor to cut flight times to Asia. By Erin Viner “The sultanate's airspace is open to all carriers that meet…
Feb 06, 2023
Israel, Sudan to normalize ties
The two countries finalized the deal during a visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to Khartoum By Erin Viner Despite a series of exchanges by officials in recent years,…
Jan 10, 2023
Negev Forum held in Abu Dhabi
The two-day meeting of the Negev Forum steering committee and working groups was hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). By Erin Viner Over 150 senior officials and experts from…
Dec 16, 2022
Netanyahu urges closer US-Saudi ties
During an interview with Al Arabiya English, Israeli Prime Minister-Designate Benjamin Netanyahu also pledged to achieve a "quantum leap" in peace between Jerusalem and Riyadh. By Erin Viner "The traditional…
Oct 13, 2022
US to reassess Saudi ties
United States President Joe Biden is reviewing relations with Saudi Arabia following its decision with the OPEC+ group to slash oil production, particularly focused on the related threat posed by…
Aug 05, 2022
Saudis open more airspace to Israeli flights
Until now, routes to Israel could overfly Saudi territory to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain after the two Gulf states established ties with the signing of the Abraham…
Jun 29, 2022
Negev Forum meets in Bahrain
The Steering Committee met for the first time since the landmark inaugural forum was created by then- Foreign Minister Yair Lapid this past March. By Erin Viner Representatives from the…
Jun 27, 2022
Israel, US, Qatar & Saudis reportedly hold secret Iran talks
The unannounced military summit was said to have taken place last March in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh in the South Sinai Governorate, focused on strategies to counter…
Jun 21, 2022
Israel’s greatest challenge is Iran
The assessment came from Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz during a briefing to members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. By Erin Viner “The State of Israel faces…