Bahrain

Man wearing sunglasses with body of water and ruins behind him.

Israel to take part in Dubai's Expo 2020

Tamara Nassar 2 May 2019

UAE politicians and elite call for more normalization between Israel and Gulf state. Read more about Israel to take part in Dubai's Expo 2020

Amid boycott, Israel pulls out of Bahrain conference

Tamara Nassar 16 April 2019

UAE and Israel participate in joint military exercise. Read more about Amid boycott, Israel pulls out of Bahrain conference

Gulf leaders praise Israel ties in closed-door meeting

Tamara Nassar 20 February 2019

Officials from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates move closer to Israel. Read more about Gulf leaders praise Israel ties in closed-door meeting

Abu Dhabi crown prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the foreground. A painting of his father Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in the background.

Gulf states' warm, secret embrace of Israel exposed

Tamara Nassar 14 February 2019

How Israel promised the UAE not to conduct assassinations on its soil. Read more about Gulf states' warm, secret embrace of Israel exposed

Bahrain’s foreign minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.

Bahrain foreign minister defends Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Tamara Nassar 18 December 2018

Khashoggi murder suspects played key role in Israel-Saudi ties. Read more about Bahrain foreign minister defends Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Gulf states rush to embrace Israel

Tamara Nassar 30 October 2018

Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Oman is only the tip of the iceberg. Read more about Gulf states rush to embrace Israel

Did Israel host UAE military delegation?

Tamara Nassar 12 July 2018

Reported visit comes as Gulf states compete for Israel’s affections. Read more about Did Israel host UAE military delegation?

Dubai billionaire urges Arabs to get cozy with Israel

Tamara Nassar 5 June 2018

Israel to start pumping gas to Jordan in 2020. Read more about Dubai billionaire urges Arabs to get cozy with Israel

"National security" cited as reason Al Jazeera nixed Israel lobby film

Asa Winstanley and Ali Abunimah 4 June 2018

Fears over withdrawal of US air base, or even invasion, preoccupy Doha. Read more about "National security" cited as reason Al Jazeera nixed Israel lobby film

Why did Facebook ban The Electronic Intifada's ad for "Killing Gaza"?

Ali Abunimah 21 May 2018

Social media giant’s crackdown on Palestine-related speech and dissent appears to be intensifying. Read more about Why did Facebook ban The Electronic Intifada's ad for "Killing Gaza"?