Middle East
US reportedly looking to Oman to broker new Iran nuclear talks
May 31, 2023 — Washington said to rebuff Israeli officials’ concern it is seeking a ‘time-out’ with Tehran that could keep some enrichment activity intact
Five killed in 'Israeli strike' on Palestinian terror group in Lebanon, reports say
May 31, 2023 — Israel denies involvement in blast at Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command base in Lebanon; terror group official admits explosion was a ‘work accident’ caused by ‘old rocket’
Netanyahu, Herzog call Erdogan after election victory, vow to improve ties
May 30, 2023 — Israeli leaders tell Turkish president that they want to continue to build relations between the regional rivals after restoration of diplomatic ties last year
Israel Signs Transportation Agreements With Morocco
May 30, 2023 — Israeli Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, who is visiting Morocco, signed three agreements with her Moroccan counterpart, Mohamed Abdeljalil in Rabat.
Dubai police arrest 8 suspects from Israel over fatal stabbing of fellow Israeli
May 26, 2023 — UAE authorities say Ghassan Shamsyeh was killed in ‘confrontation and a mutual assault’ that ‘stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two families’
Israeli man stabbed to death in Dubai
May 25, 2023 — Suspects in slaying are also Israeli, UAE authorities say, amid reports that victim was connected to organized crime
UAE invites Netanyahu and Herzog to COP28 climate conference in Dubai
May 24, 2023 — Climate summit will mark PM’s first official visit to Gulf kingdom and bring together national and industry leaders to address global challenges wrought about by climate change
Direct flights from Israel to Saudi Arabia likely next month
May 23, 2023 — “Normalization with Riyadh could happen within six months.”
Netanyahu and Saudi crown prince talk normalization
May 23, 2023 — Riyadh wants the P.A. to gain security powers in Judea, Samaria, the al-Aqsa mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Israel’s intelligence minister: More Arab states want to make peace
May 19, 2023 — “The dynamics are changing and regional peace is tangible,” Gila Gamliel tells lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
White House wants Saudi-Israel deal by year’s end
May 19, 2023 — It’s in Riyadh’s interest to forge an agreement while Biden is in office, U.S. officials said.
Blinken considers new envoy to bolster Abraham Accords
May 17, 2023 — Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro is reportedly a top pick.
