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

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 also with Saudi Arabia. [Saudi Crown Prince] Mohammed Bin Salman and his brothers said they can’t establish themselves as a power without Israel,” Rabbi Marc Schneier tells...
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בחריין הפלסטינים והאיראנים זועמים, במצרים מברכים: כך הגיב העולם הערבי להסכם עם בחריין

Globes September 12, 2020 Click here to read the original article.
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Years in the making: Bahrain and Israel establish relations

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 a decade and I am honored to have been the first rabbi in the royal palace when he invited me back in 2011. In our various conversations as well...
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Bahrain-Israel embarks on a new era of co-operation, development

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 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...
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Baltimore Jewish Life

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

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 about his overriding interest and genuine desire to see the establishment of relations between his kingdom and Israel. Today, his dream became a reality. Since...
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Al-Arabiya

Trump announces Bahrain-Israel normalization of ties

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 King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said. Israel and the United Arab Emirates reached a historic peace deal on August...
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Bahrain’s recognition of Israel reveals a vision for the future of the region

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. We have had many conversations about Israel over the years and he has shared his paramount interest in, and authentic desire to see, the establishment...
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Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces

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)
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Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces

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 Trump announced via Twitter on Friday. Bahrain has agreed to formalize the deal with Israel at a ceremony on September 15 at the White House, where the United Arab Emirates will...
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Nikkei

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

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