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 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…