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Israeli security forces advance amid clashes with Palestinian protesters near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, on May 7, 2021 (Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
UAE, Bahrain pan Israel’s ‘storming’ of Al-Aqsa, amid international condemnation
By TOI staff and Agencies
Gulf states say Israel has responsibility to de-escalate, blast its ‘provocations’; nations also warn against pending evictions of Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians from their homes
People hold Hamas flags as Palestinians gather at the Dome of the Rock after praying on the last Friday of Ramadan, to protest over the possible eviction of several Palestinian families from homes on land claimed by Jews in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, May 7, 2021. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)
May 9, 2021, 2:08 pm
Daily Briefing May 9 – As al-Aqsa seethes, are we headed for another intifada?
Tune in Sunday through Thursday to hear ToI editors and reporters quickly catch you up on what’s important today
By TOI staff
Israeli security forces advance amid clashes with Palestinian protesters near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, on May 7, 2021 (Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
May 8, 2021, 6:13 pm
UAE, Bahrain pan Israel’s ‘storming’ of Al-Aqsa, amid international condemnation
Gulf states say Israel has responsibility to de-escalate, blast its ‘provocations’; nations also warn against pending evictions of Sheikh Jarrah Palestinians from their homes
By TOI staff and Agencies
US President Joe Biden in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
May 5, 2021, 5:31 pm
Biden to UAE crown prince: Israel normalization of ‘strategic importance’
In first call with Mohammed Bin Zayed al Nahyan since taking office, US president discusses regional challenges, nuclear threat from Iran and Middle East peace
By TOI staff
An oil tanker docked at the Europe Asia Pipeline Company's port, close to the coral reef nature reserve of Eilat in southern Israel. (Society for the Protection of Nature)
May 5, 2021, 11:08 am
Green groups ask High Court to halt secret UAE oil deal signed by state company
Deal signed by Europe Asia Pipeline Company with Emirati consortium ‘invalid’ because it wasn’t approved by government or opened for consultation with public, petition charges
By Sue Surkes
The logo of the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) (YouTube screenshot)
May 2, 2021, 3:48 pm
Israeli investors can now trade on Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange
Israel Securities Authority gives green light to Israeli market players to become members of the exchange and deal in precious metals, energy, equities and currencies
By Shoshanna Solomon
Screen capture from video of President Reuven Rivlin at an inter-religious meeting in Abu Gosh, April 28, 2021. (Twitter)
April 28, 2021, 11:35 pm
Rivlin: Constitutional functionality collapsed in fight over justice minister
President laments ‘illusion of constitutional functionality’ amid political impasse as he hosts inter-faith event that includes envoys of Morocco and United Arab Emirates
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
The Tamar offshore natural gas platform. (Delek Drilling)
April 26, 2021, 12:19 pm
In biggest-yet Israel-UAE deal, Delek to sell stake in Tamar gas field for $1.1b
Israeli energy company signs memorandum of understanding with Mubadala Petroleum, owned by Abu Dhabi government
By Stuart Winer
Illustrative: Jews and Arabs sharing an Iftar (break-fast) meal together during the month of Ramadan, in the town of Tayibe, June 9, 2016. (Dov Lieber/Times of Israel)
April 24, 2021, 10:36 pm
Local authorities cancel Iftar meal amid row over UAE ambassador’s participation
Arab locals tell Federation of Local Authorities chair Haim Bibas they want to prevent ‘politicization’ of break-fast event
By TOI staff
Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., speaks during the House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on the administration foreign policy priorities on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Washington. (Ting Shen/Pool via AP)
April 22, 2021, 9:21 am
Bipartisan support grows for US congressional bill expanding Arab-Israeli ties
Legislation would build on last year’s Abraham Accords between Israel and Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Morocco
By Ron Kampeas
A Hellenic Air Force F-16 jet takes off behind an Israeli F-15 from the military airport of Andravida in southern Greece, as part of the Hellenic Air Force's 'INIOCHOS 2021' multinational aviation exercise on April 19, 2021. (ARIS MESSINIS / AFP)
April 21, 2021, 1:11 pm
Israeli, UAE fighter jets fly together in large international exercise in Greece
Air forces from eight countries take part in the drill, simulating airstrikes, dogfights and rescues over unfamiliar terrain
By Judah Ari Gross
An F-35 fighter jet pilot and crew prepare for a mission at Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, August 5, 2019. (Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury/US Air Force via AP)
April 20, 2021, 9:10 am
Citing Israel’s military edge, top Democrats aim to slow sale of F-35s to UAE
Raising concerns about implications of transferring stealth jets to United Arab Emirates, Senators Menendez and Feinstein introduce bill requiring congressional oversight on deal
By Ron Kampeas
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi (right) meets with top diplomats from Greece, Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates in Paphos, Cyprus, on April 16, 2021 (Courtesy)
April 16, 2021, 6:54 pm
FM lauds new regional cooperation at strategic forum with UAE, Greece, Cyprus
Gabi Ashkenazi says Abraham Accords now enabling increased prosperity and stability to the Eastern Mediterranean, warns of Iran’s destabilization of region
By TOI staff and Agencies
President Reuven Rivlin greets UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohammad Mahmoud Al Khajah while hosting the foreign diplomatic corps at his residence in Jerusalem for Independence Day, April 15, 2021 (GPO)
April 15, 2021, 9:06 pm
With UAE, Morocco at annual diplomat gala, Rivlin hails ‘new spirit of peace’
Jordanian, Egyptian envoys also attend traditional Independence Day event at president’s residence, after avoiding it in past years
By TOI staff
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi (R) meets visiting Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem, February 14, 2021. (Foreign Ministry)
April 15, 2021, 5:27 pm
Foreign ministers of Israel, UAE, Greece, Cyprus to meet Friday
Summit in Cypriot city of Paphos, the first of its kind, will focus on economic and security issues, COVID-19 and possible travel corridors, Jerusalem says
By Agencies and TOI staff
US Rep. Gregory Meeks speaks during a news conference outside the USPS Jamaica station, August 18, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
April 15, 2021, 8:29 am
Despite Biden OK, ‘concerned’ Democrat says US Congress to review UAE arms deal
Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee says he still has questions over $23 billion sale, which White House is now advancing after initial suspension
By Jacob Magid
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