Kuwait refuses to co-host World Cup in rejection of Israeli participation. Read more about Israeli opposition leader made secret visit to UAE  

Under Israel lobby pressure, trustee says university looking for ways to punish professor. Read more about Temple warned that firing Marc Lamont Hill would violate First Amendment 

Athletes, conferences and a mooted railroad project see Israel and Arab Gulf relations deepen. Read more about Did Saudi Arabia use Israeli technology to spy on Khashoggi?  

But director-general’s claims are contradicted by his own staff. Read more about Al Jazeera denies Qatari emir censored Israel lobby film 

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

Trump envoy said Gaza Palestinians are “basically Egyptians” who should go back there. Read more about UAE collaboration with Israel dates back to 1990s