Interview Huckabee confirms US-Israel alignment on Iran, says Hamas will disarm 'sooner or later' US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Al-Monitor in an interview that the 2025 strike on Iranian nuclear sites was only a preview of what the US military is capable of.
Saudi-UAE rift complicates Israel's counter-Iran efforts, normalization Israel fears that the rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will further push Riyadh toward countries that espouse political Islam policies. Israel
Analysis As US-Iran talks set to begin, Israel struggles to shape Trump's options With US-Iran scheduled for Friday in Oman, Israel finds itself faced with two opposing options: press Washington to strike Iranian targets, or urge it to insist on a comprehensive deal. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
On eve of talks, UAE's Gargash throws weight behind Iran-US deal Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, spoke at a panel discussion at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, where he discussed the latest developments in Gaza, Iran, Sudan and Yemen. United Arab Emirates
Interview Gaza calm could revive East Med Forum, Israel-Jordan projects: Cohen Eli Cohen Israeli Energy Minister
Analysis Iran warns of Israeli plots in Syria amid its own anxieties over lost leverage By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Exclusive Inside Netanyahu’s pressure campaign to block Turkey, Saudi Arabia from acquiring F-35s By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Differences over Hamas, Turkey and Iran overshadow Netanyahu-Trump summit By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel’s Bennett meets with Bahraini king On his first official visit to Bahrain, Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met Bahran's king, crown prince and prime minister at the royal palace in Manama. Israel
Israel’s Bennett in Bahrain to warn against Iran During a first, historic visit, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emphasizes that Israel and Bahrain share similar interests in constructing regional cooperation and in battling against Iran. Israel
Israel still hesitant to rehab diplomatic relations with Turkey Jerusalem seems unconvinced that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sincerely wants to improve bilateral relations. Israel
Israel expresses interest in NATO-like Mideast alliance The memorandum of understanding Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed yesterday with Bahrain, constitutes another step in Israel’s efforts to establish an anti-Iran regional alliance. Israel
Israel signs security cooperation agreement with Bahrain On a first public visit to Manama, Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed a memorandum of understanding, formalizing the security relationship between Israel and Bahrain. Israel
Emirates advances 2021 plan to invest $10 billion in Israel With a new Israeli government that is stable and committed to the Abraham Accords, the Emiratis are moving forward on their 2021 pledge to invest $10 billion in the country. Israel
Israel takes part in naval exercise with Saudi Arabia, Oman Israel is for the first time taking part in the US Navy-led International Maritime Exercise. Israel
UAE intercepts Houthi ballistic missile as Israeli president visits The Houthis are warning of additional attacks after the third attempted strike on Dubai and Abu Dhabi this month. United Arab Emirates
Israeli president continues UAE visit despite Houthi missile fire Israel’s President Isaac Herzog is continuing to meet with senior Emirati officials in Abu Dhabi and Dubai despite the missile fire from Yemen. Israel
Former IDF chief says Israel came close to killing Soleimani before US Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot revealed that Israel almost killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani a year and a half before he was assassinated by the Americans. Israel
Israel, Emirates establish joint R&D, tech investment fund With the export of Israeli high tech surpassing the export of goods, the government invests in a joint fund with the Emirates for technologies and start-ups, and also supports investment funds for developing countries. Israel
Israel’s president to pay first visit to UAE President Isaac Herzog will leave with his wife Michal on Sunday for a historic first visit to the United Arab Emirates. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
