Mossad chief Yossi Cohen spoke by telephone in the past few days with the Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Channel 12 reports.
The aim of the conversation was to move ahead toward Bahrain following the United Arab Emirates in establishing normalized ties with Israel.
“Signs are that Bahrain is seeking to be the next country to sign a peace treaty with Israel… They are pressing ahead full force.”
The TV report says a declaration to this effect may be expected soon.
It also notes that the Bahraini prime minister has boarded a plane for a private visit outside the kingdom, and says this may be connected.
It further notes that the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, today spoke with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, and told him of Bahrain’s support for the UAE’s normalizing of ties with Israel.
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