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Israel-Oman relations

In this October 26, 2018 file photo, released by Oman News Agency, Oman’s Sultan Qaboos, left, receives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Muscat, Oman. (Oman News Agency via AP)
October 3, 2026, 9:32 am
What is Oman’s relationship with Israel – if any?
The Gulf Sultanate has been thrust into the spotlight after an Omani pilot tried to crash a plane full of Israelis on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv
By Tomer Almagor
Illustrative: An intercepted projectile falls into the sea near Dubai's Palm Jumeirah archipelago on March 1, 2026. (FADEL SENNA / AFP)
March 5, 2026, 8:03 pm
Iran’s strikes on Arab states open door to new Gulf approach toward Israel
As Israel reportedly aids defense of US allies in region, pathways to new alliances could emerge. But shared threat of Iran hasn’t pushed Gulf states into Israel’s arms yet
By Nava Freiberg
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025, at UN headquarters. (AP/Pamela Smith)
September 28, 2025, 2:47 am
Arab leaders decry Gaza ‘genocide,’ urge Palestinian state in impassioned UN speeches
‘The Middle East is at the point of implosion,’ warns Egypt’s foreign minister, as Riyadh castigates international community for inaction over the past two years of war
By ToI Staff
This photo released November 5, 2019, by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran shows centrifuge machines in the Natanz uranium enrichment facility near Natanz, Iran. (Atomic Energy Organization of Iran via AP, File)
June 10, 2023, 11:55 am
US warned Iran against higher enrichment during indirect Oman talks in May — report
Axios reports US Mideast coordinator Brett McGurk and Iran’s top nuke negotiator Ali Bagheri Kan were in Gulf nation at same time, with Muscat officials shuttling between sides
By ToI Staff
An illustrative photo of an El Al flight taking off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside Tel Aviv, October 25, 2021. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
February 27, 2023, 9:01 am
First Israeli commercial flights enter Omani airspace, shortening trips to Far East
El Al planes cross Gulf sultanate’s territory en route to Thailand, days after country opened up for overflights from all countries, shaving some 2.5 hours off flight time
By ToI Staff
This image made from video shows Oman's new sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, taking part in a cannon-fire salute outside the Royal Family Council in Muscat, Oman, January 11, 2020. (Oman TV via AP)
February 23, 2023, 2:44 pm
Following Saudis, Oman finally opens airspace to all countries, including Israel
Gulf sultanate, traditionally a mediator between Iran and the West, makes move that will cut hours off travel to Far East, but does not indicate impending treaty with Jerusalem
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at al-Alam palace in the capital Muscat, February 21, 2020. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool via AP)
January 5, 2023, 5:47 am
Oman, once thought to be next Abraham Accords signer, criminalizes ties with Israel
Gulf state long had closer ties to Jerusalem than its neighbors, but is now likely pushing back against Netanyahu government, trying to placate Iran, experts say
By David I. Klein
Oman's ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in London, December 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
December 26, 2022, 12:00 pm
Oman’s parliament votes to expand Israel boycott, in interim step
Sultanate’s lower house approves amendment banning sports, cultural, and economic ties with Jewish state, but measure yet to face final vote
By Lazar Berman
Oman's ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in London, December 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
December 26, 2022, 1:43 am
Oman set to weigh amending its law on boycotting Israel — local media
Report says country’s Shura Council is scheduled to meet and discuss changing the country’s policy on Monday, though details remain murky
By ToI Staff
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, second from left, meets Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, right, at the State Department on November 8, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
November 17, 2022, 11:27 pm
US pushes Oman to follow Saudi Arabia in allowing Israeli flights to use airspace
Middle East diplomats say progress made in effort; Riyadh’s decision has proven largely symbolic, as flights to the Far East also need Omani airspace to cut time
By Jacob Magid
Gal Zukerman is seen kiteboarding. (Screenshot: Instagram).
December 25, 2021, 1:25 am
Israeli kiteboarder who won gold medal in Oman says organizers hushed up her win
Gal Zukerman, 18, says Israel’s team participated ‘under the radar’ in competition last week, and authorities barred winners from playing anthem, showing flag
By ToI Staff
UN Ambassadors from Israel Gilad Erdan, from the UAE Lana Nusseibeh, from the US Linda Thomas-Greenfield, from Morocco Omar Hilale, and from Bahrain Jamal Al Rowaiei at a New York event marking the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, September 13, 2021. (Jacob Magid/ Times of Israel)
September 14, 2021, 12:57 am
‘We’ve only just begun’: Abraham Accords partners mark one year since signing
At anniversary event hosted by Israeli UN mission, countries tout growing ties; UAE, Morocco and Bahrain hail treatment of local Jews, US says it hasn’t forgotten Palestinians
By Jacob Magid
Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi is interviewed 11 February, 2021 (Screen Grab/Atlantic Council)
July 10, 2021, 11:09 am
Oman’s foreign minister: We won’t be 3rd Gulf country to normalize Israel ties
Sultanate’s top envoy makes comment after recent phone call with Israeli counterpart Lapid; says nation both supports Palestinian rights and respects sovereign decisions of states
By ToI Staff
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center right, accompanies Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on his arrival at Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia, March 31, 2021. Kadhimi visited Saudi Arabia shortly before a first round of direct talks held in April in Baghdad between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP, File)
July 6, 2021, 12:28 pm
Saudi-Iran talks could move to Oman, an intriguing shift for Israel
Riyadh and Tehran have held two rounds of Iraqi-hosted talks, narrowly focused on Yemen; the next session may be held in Muscat, which would signal a far broader regional agenda
By Lazar Berman
Likud Minister Ofir Akunis in Jerusalem on May 28, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 24, 2020, 2:22 am
After US official raised issue, Likud minister hints Indonesia may agree to ties
Ofir Akunis says two states are seen as the favorites to next establish relations with Israel, won’t name them, but notes one is a ‘Muslim country that isn’t small’
By ToI Staff
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