Despite travel warning, Israel says diplomatic missions in UAE remain open: What to know The developments come as Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley faces growing scrutiny over his behavior in the UAE, with media reports suggesting diplomatic tensions and possible internal discussions about his future in the role. Israel
Analysis As Netanyahu backs Israel’s ambassador to UAE, controversy exposes rift with Abu Dhabi Yossi Shelley, Israel’s ambassador to the UAE, finds himself in hot water after series of reports about his problematic behavior and grumblings from his Emirati hosts. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
From strikes to strategy: Netanyahu seeks cover — and credit — in Trump meeting The Israeli prime minister arrives at the White House victorious after Trump's decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites, his trial dates postponed, and Gaza on the radar. Israel
Analysis Netanyahu looks to Trump for Gaza ultimatum to leverage against far right The ultimatum, to counter far-right threats to bring down the government if a ceasefire is reached with Hamas, is one of several items on the wish list he's taking to Washington. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Israel's war in Iran redefining AI’s warfare role: The Gulf is taking notes By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Analysis From shock to shame: Israeli strikes expose Iran's crumbling defenses, internal divides By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
In preparation for Biden’s visit, Israeli president meets with Jordanian king Ahead of President Biden's mid-July visit to the region, Israeli President Isaac Herzog met in Amman with Jordanian King Abdullah II. Israel
Negev Summit steering committee hatches plans in Bahrain After Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid brought together counterparts from Israel, the United States, the Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Egypt last March, senior officials meet in Bahrain to lay more concrete plans. Israel
Israeli minister backs Moroccan claims to Western Sahara sovereignty On a first official visit to Morocco, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked said Israel recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, and stated Israel’s intention to enable Moroccans to work in Israel in the construction and nursing sectors. Israel
Israel’s coalition chaos won’t impact Biden visit Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban tried to prepare Biden for his first visit to Israel as president, saying Netanyahu's return as prime minister could be problematic. Israel
African Union chief says Israel has role to play in Africa Participating at the OECD Africa Forum, African Union Chief and President of Senegal Macky Sall acknowledged Israel’s engagement in Africa, especially on the backdrop of the crisis generated by the Ukraine war. Israel
Israel’s Bennett advances 'regional architecture' in Abu Dhabi The quick visit of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett June 9 to Abu Dhabi clearly demonstrates the Israeli-American strategy of creating a large regional alliance that would face the Iranian threat. Israel
After IAEA criticizes Iran, Israeli prime minister meets with Emirati leader Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made a quick visit to the Emirates, where he met privately with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Israel
Israel warns nationals against possible Iranian attacks in Turkey, Thailand Jerusalem tries distancing itself publicly from a series of strange deaths in Iran, while warning Israeli tourists in Turkey and in Thailand that Tehran could be targeting them. Israel
Ahead of Biden visit, Israel redoubles efforts to isolate Iran While continuing its creative campaign to isolate Iran, Israel’s leadership also puts efforts into constructing relations with Saudi Arabia and advancing an aerial-intelligence alliance in the region. Israel
With free trade agreement, Israel hopes to triple trade with Emirates Israel and the United Arab Emirates already established a large scope of bilateral trade, but officials and businesspeople on both sides are persuaded that this is only the beginning. Israel
Israelis begin doing deals in Saudi Arabia Following a change in Saudi Arabia’s entry requirements, dozens of Israeli businesspeople arrived recently to Riyadh and even closed deals there. Israel
Israeli companies offer solutions for global wheat crisis Israeli agritech companies are finding solutions for the growing global wheat crisis and others. Israel
