Middle East
Biden says Israel’s national security part of reason for Saudi trip
June 13, 2022 — President dismisses idea that his Riyadh visit is related to energy issues; Israeli official says stops in Jerusalem, Bethlehem will be on July 14, 15, but US says dates not final
Iran claims attack in Iraq directed at Mossad
June 9, 2022 — Iran claims an assassination attempt against Israel’s Mossad.
Syria says Israeli jets strike targets south of Damascus
June 7, 2022 — Reports say sites hit in al-Kiswah, a suburb believed to hold Iranian bases; state media says air defenses intercept most of the missiles, but damage still caused
Innovation diplomacy paves way for Israeli, Moroccan business collaboration
June 6, 2022 — Entrepreneurs and government officials at the conference in Casablanca, and many on the streets of Rabat, are optimistic about the deepening economic and political ties between the countries
Historic Israel–UAE Free Trade Deal Proves Cooperation ‘Best Way to Transform Challenges to Opportunities’
June 1, 2022 — There’s history in the making in the Middle East as Israel entered its first free trade agreement with an Arab nation.
Turkey’s foreign minister to arrive in Israel Tuesday for 2-day visit
May 25, 2022 — In latest sign of thawing ties, Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet with Lapid, plans to visit Temple Mount without Israeli officials
How much gas does Egypt import from Israel per day?
May 23, 2022 — Egypt’s Israeli gas imports recorded record levels during the first quarter of the year.
US Sanctions on funders of Hezbollah
May 21, 2022 — The U.S. Treasury Department imposed today sanctions on companies and individuals involved in funding Hezbollah.
Herzog, ministers meet new UAE leader during condolence visit to Abu Dhabi
May 16, 2022 — President hails his counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed for normalizing ties with Israel: ‘Together we will advance and strengthen the prosperous ties of peace’
UAE ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies at 73
May 13, 2022 — Country declares 40 days of mourning for its leader; Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, long the de facto ruler, is expected to succeed.
Joint Moroccan-Israeli project aims to boost peace through travel
May 12, 2022 — Almost two years after signing of Abraham Accords, relations between Jerusalem and Rabat at an all-time high and groups are looking for ways to nurture Israel’s newfound connections with the Arab world.
Now in spotlight, Dubai Jews struggle for public synagogue
May 11, 2022 — The fast-growing population of Jewish immigrants to the UAE sparks a growing demand for a central and accessible place to worship to replace pop-up synagogues in hotels and apartment towers.
