Archive: September 2020

Bahrain deal spotlights Saudi’s stealth normalisation with Israel

Posted on September 12, 2020

Agence France-Presse September 12, 2020 Bahrain’s move to formally establish relations with Israel could not have happened without Saudi Arabia’s green light, another step in what observers call Riyadh’s “alternative normalisation” of ties with the Jewish state. Bahrain on Friday became Saudi Arabia’s second Gulf ally to announce plans to formalise relations with Israel over Continue Reading »

Rabbi with ties to Bahraini king: There’s ‘momentum’ in Gulf for peace with Israel

Posted on September 12, 2020

Times of Israel September 12, 2020 A New York rabbi with ties to Bahrain’s king says there’s “momentum” among Gulf states states to establish relations with Israel, after Manama followed Abu Dhabi in agreeing to normalization with Jerusalem. “In the Gulf there’s momentum for peace with Israel. It’s a matter of when with Oman and Continue Reading »

Years in the making: Bahrain and Israel establish relations

Posted on September 12, 2020

The Jerusalem Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier September 12, 2020 In the last few years, Bahrain’s former foreign minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa tweeted his support for Israel’s military operation to expose and destroy Hezbollah’s cross-border tunnels. I’ve enjoyed a close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for more than Continue Reading »

Bahrain-Israel embarks on a new era of co-operation, development

Posted on September 11, 2020

24/7 News September 11, 2020 Manama: The establishment of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel will open a new era of cooperation in social, economic and cultural sectors. “Mazel Tov and Mabrouk to Israel and Bahrain on this historic announcement on establishing diplomatic relations. Throughout my close relationship with King Hamad bin Continue Reading »

Statement From Rabbi Marc Schneier Regarding Bahrain and Israel Announcing That They Will Establish Diplomatic Relations

Posted on September 11, 2020

Baltimore Jewish Life September 11, 2020 “Mazel Tov and Mabrouk to Israel and Bahrain on this historic announcement on establishing diplomatic relations. Throughout my close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for more than a decade, this is something we have discussed many times and I have heard him talk repeatedly Continue Reading »

Trump announces Bahrain-Israel normalization of ties

Posted on September 11, 2020

Al Arabiya English By: Ismaeel Naar September 11, 2020 Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalize relations with Israel, President Donald Trump said on Friday, a dramatic move aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Trump tweeted out the news after he spoke by phone to both Bahrain’s Continue Reading »

Bahrain’s recognition of Israel reveals a vision for the future of the region

Posted on September 11, 2020

The Arab News By Rabbi Marc Schneier September 11, 2020 The monumental announcement that Bahrain and Israel are establishing official relations is exciting and gratifying, both from an international relations perspective but also for me personally. I have enjoyed a close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain for more than a decade. Continue Reading »

Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces

Posted on September 11, 2020

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier spoke with Sarah Coates of i24News on the historical announcement of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Israel. (Sept. 11, 2020)

Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces

Posted on September 11, 2020

i24 News September 11, 2020 Bahrain has agreed to formalize the deal with Israel at a ceremony on September 15 at the White House Bahrain will become the next Arab country to normalize the ties with Israel, following in the footsteps of the landmark agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, US President Donald Continue Reading »

Statement From Rabbi Marc Schneier Regarding Bahrain And Israel Announcing That They Will Establish Diplomatic Relations

Posted on September 11, 2020

Mazel Tov and Mabrouk to Israel and Bahrain on this historic announcement on establishing diplomatic relations. Throughout my close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for more than a decade, this is something we have discussed many times and I have heard him talk repeatedly about his overriding interest and genuine desire to see the establishment of relations between his kingdom and Israel. Today, his dream became a reality.

UAE-Israel deal’s reverberations extend to Asia ahead of signing

Posted on September 10, 2020

Rabbi Marc Schneier spoke with Nikkei Asian Review about the role that interfaith diplomacy played in the UAE-Israel announcement.