The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hamad-bin-isa-al-khalifa/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hamad-bin-isa-al-khalifa/ 32 32 Herzog sends Ramadan greetings to Arab leaders amid tensions over Smotrich speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-sends-ramadan-greetings-to-arab-leaders-amid-tensions-over-smotrich-speech/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:22:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2980381 President wishes Muslim leaders 'peace, happiness and health,' days after finance minister sparks uproar by saying Palestinian people are 'an invention'

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]]> Bahrain: Netanyahu believes in peace, we look forward to working with him https://www.timesofisrael.com/bahrain-netanyahu-believes-in-peace-we-look-forward-to-working-with-him/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:46:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2890417&preview=true&preview_id=2890417 FM Al-Zayani indicates Gulf kingdom unconcerned by makeup of incoming government in Jerusalem, despite presence of far-right figures

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]]> In first, Bahraini king hosts Herzog, stresses Palestinians’ ‘legitimate rights’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-meets-bahraini-king-who-stresses-palestinians-legitimate-rights/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:44:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2890219&preview=true&preview_id=2890219 Meeting Israeli president, King Hamad doesn't mention Palestinian state; sides also avoid discussing Iran; Herzog is making first visit by Israeli head of state to the Gulf kingdom

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]]> ‘Do not come’: Security for Herzog’s trip to Gulf said boosted due to online threats https://www.timesofisrael.com/do-not-come-security-for-herzogs-trip-to-gulf-said-boosted-due-to-online-threats/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:32:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2887145&preview=true&preview_id=2887145 Social media posts by Bahraini opposition activists urge 'criminal' Israeli president not to visit country; Herzog also slated to make subsequent stop in UAE

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]]> President Herzog to make first-ever state visit to Bahrain next month https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-herzog-to-make-first-ever-state-visit-to-bahrain-next-month/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:36:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2877231 Israeli head of state to meet with senior government officials, business leaders and local Jewish community; Herzog will also visit UAE, meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

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]]> Pope Francis calls for human rights, end to death penalty during Bahrain trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-francis-calls-for-human-rights-end-to-death-penalty-during-bahrain-trip/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:05:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2866664 Rights groups urge head of Catholic Church to advocate for dissidents in Sunni-ruled kingdom, which faces accusations of oppressing its Shiite majority

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]]> Sissi hosting summit of Arab leaders, against backdrop of intensifying Iran talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/sissi-hosts-summit-of-arab-leaders-against-backdrop-of-intensifying-iran-talks/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:12:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2822898 Leaders of Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan also to discuss Ukraine war-related energy and food crises, Cairo's dispute with Ethiopia over its mega-dam on the Blue Nile

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]]> Herzog speaks to PA’s Abbas for the 1st time since outbreak of Temple Mount clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-speaks-to-pas-abbas-for-the-1st-time-since-outbreak-of-temple-mount-clashes/ Sun, 01 May 2022 20:38:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2754804 President also calls leaders of UAE and Bahrain to wish them a happy Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of Ramadan

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]]> Bahrain’s king hosts Israelis who give him peace sculpture to mark Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-pair-seeking-to-thank-bahraini-king-for-abraham-accords-get-palace-invite/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 06:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2738043 Members of business ties group invited to palace to give King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa 'Dove of Peace'; 'We are all sons of Abraham,' king says, adding he intends to visit Israel

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]]> Bennett meets Bahrain king and crown prince, urges ‘peace between people’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-meets-bahrain-crown-prince-ahead-of-meeting-with-king/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:31:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2702544 PM praises relations between Bahraini and Israeli governments during meeting with ministers, says goal of trip 'is to mold more content into the Abraham Accords'

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]]> ‘A bridge to new destinations’: In op-ed for Bahrain paper, Gantz lauds growing ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-bridge-to-new-destinations-in-op-ed-for-bahrain-paper-gantz-lauds-growing-ties/ Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:12:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2696742 Defense minister says security MOUs will allow both nations to defend 'common interests' and boost regional stability

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]]> Gantz’s Bahrain visit signals to Iran the alliance against it is growing and public https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantzs-bahrain-visit-signals-to-iran-the-alliance-against-it-is-growing-and-public/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:42:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695893 Defense minister says Israel looking to work with Manama and other 'moderates' in the region to combat shared threats, as US shifts focus to Ukraine and Russia

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]]> Israel signs security memorandum with Bahrain, its 2nd with an Arab nation https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-security-deal-with-bahrain-its-2nd-with-an-arab-nation/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:07:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695210&preview=true&preview_id=2695210 Defense minister Gantz meets king, crown prince during visit to Manama as two countries shore up ties amid growing threats from Iran

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]]> Gantz lands in Bahrain to sign security agreements, in first official visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-lands-in-bahrain-to-sign-security-agreements-in-first-official-visit/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:48:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2694195 Defense minister to meet top officials, including the king, during his lightning visit to the Gulf country; will also visit US Navy's 5th Fleet

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]]> Amid warming ties, Bahrain names new ambassador to Syria after over a decade https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-warming-ties-bahrain-names-new-ambassador-to-syria-after-over-a-decade/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:50:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675200 Appointment is latest sign some Arab countries are moving to reengage with Assad regime after keeping distance during brutal civil war

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