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US-Bahrain relations

Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sign a security integration and prosperity agreement at the US Department of State on September 13, 2023, in Washington. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
September 14, 2023, 11:56 am
US and Bahrain seal pact to boost security, economic ties
Blinken says agreement between Washington and Manama, which has frosty ties with Iran, will enable them ‘to even better determine or respond to threats as they arise’
By AFP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Jerusalem, November 18, 2020. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
January 30, 2023, 6:16 pm
Bahrain envoy hopes Netanyahu will stick to accords, despite coalition ‘challenges’
Ambassador in DC tells ToI Manama can’t advance ties with Israel while seeming to ‘neglect’ Palestinians, insists maintaining Temple Mt status quo crucial in wake of Ben Gvir visit
By Jacob Magid
Defense Minister Benny Gantz (right) and Bahraini Minister of Defense Affairs Abdullah Bin Hassan Al Nuaimi shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding at the Bahraini defense headquarters, on February 3, 2022. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
February 5, 2022, 10:12 pm
‘A bridge to new destinations’: In op-ed for Bahrain paper, Gantz lauds growing ties
Defense minister says security MOUs will allow both nations to defend ‘common interests’ and boost regional stability
By ToI Staff
PHOTOS: Protesters demonstrate against Israel's plan to demolish homes in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah on July 30, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90
August 10, 2021, 2:00 pm
Daily Briefing Aug 10 – Should Israel ask Uncle Sam for help in Sheikh Jarrah?
We hear from Jacob Magid about the changing Israel-US relationship and Tal Schneider updates us on the latest internal Israeli political battles
By ToI Staff
File - US President Donald Trump, right, shaking hands with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, during a bilateral meeting at a hotel in the Saudi capital Riyadh, May 21, 2017. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
January 19, 2021, 5:52 pm
On last full day in office, Trump decorates Bahrain king for Israel deal
US president bestows Legion of Merit on King Hamad in recognition of his ‘extraordinary courage and leadership’ in deciding to normalize ties with Jewish state
By AFP
In this April 24, 2019, photo released by the US Air Force, an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet prepares to taxi and take off from Al-Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. (Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski/US Air Force via AP)
January 16, 2021, 9:24 am
US says Bahrain, UAE are ‘major security partners’ after normalizing Israel ties
White House says agreement with Jerusalem ‘reflects their extraordinary courage, determination and leadership’; notes 2 nations have long taken part in US military exercises
By Jon Gambrell
From left to right: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani stand on the Blue Room Balcony during the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, September 15, 2020, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)
September 18, 2020, 10:22 pm
Days after peace deals, top UAE and Bahraini officials wish Jews happy new year
King’s adviser Khalid al-Khalifa addresses ‘Yehudi’ friends in Bahrain and around the world, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan tweets holiday greetings in Hebrew
By ToI Staff
White House senior adviser Jared Kushner (left) presents a Torah scroll to Bahrain's king, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, while visiting the Gulf state in early September, 2020. (Twitter/Avi Berkowitz)
September 15, 2020, 3:02 am
Photo shows Kushner giving Bahrain king a Torah for local synagogue
White House senior adviser presented scroll to Gulf monarch during a visit earlier this month; reportedly paid for it out of his own pocket
By ToI Staff
Jared Kushner (right) meets Bahrain's king and crown prince in Manama in early September, 2020, in an image posted by Ivanka Trump on September 12 (Twitter)
September 14, 2020, 1:07 pm
Bahrain won’t have to abolish Israel boycott law — because it did so years ago
As opposed to UAE, tiny island kingdom withdrew legislation in 2005 after inking free-trade agreement with US; Manama currently busy rescinding other anti-Israel rules
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara get off the plane at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, DC, early on September 14, 2020, to sign normalization agreements at a White House ceremony with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. (Avi Ohayon / GPO)
September 14, 2020, 12:07 pm
Netanyahu lands in Washington to sign normalization deals with UAE, Bahrain
PM’s plane touches down at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington; Bahraini foreign minister arrived Sunday, as historic agreements set to be signed Tuesday at White House
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara board the plane to Washington, DC, late on September 13, 2020, to sign normalization agreements at a White House ceremony with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. (Avi Ohayon / GPO)
September 13, 2020, 9:39 pm
Netanyahu flies to Washington to sign historic peace deals with UAE and Bahrain
‘On our way to bring peace in exchange for peace,’ says PM, vowing agreements will be economic boon for the country; protesters briefly close entry roads to Ben Gurion Airport
By ToI Staff
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump, on May 21, 2017, in Riyadh. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
August 19, 2019, 8:48 pm
Bahrain to join US-led efforts to protect Gulf navigation from Iran
King Hamad meets US CENTCOM chief, does not elaborate on what role kingdom will take in maritime mission
By AFP
Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa, right, gestures as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo leaves at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama, January 11, 2019. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Pool/ AP)
July 26, 2019, 9:45 am
Bahrain seeks to rebrand after long years under fire
By hosting Palestinian economy workshop and announcing security conference, analysts say Gulf kingdom trying to ‘enhance its security by making itself indispensable’
By AFP
Illustrative: Israeli and foreign media at the scene of a Jerusalem terror attack on January 8, 2017. (Shlomi Cohen/Flash90)
June 19, 2019, 10:49 pm
After long wait, some Israeli news outlets okayed to cover Bahrain summit
No Israeli government officials to attend next week’s economic workshop, but handful of journalists to join businessmen and civil society members in Gulf state
By Raphael Ahren
Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz, US Vice President Mike Pence, Poland's President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pose for a family photo at the conference on Peace and Security in the Middle East in Warsaw, on February 13, 2019. (Janek SKARZYNSKI/AFP)
June 12, 2019, 11:59 pm
Bahrain conference may succeed, but not at bringing Israeli-Palestinian peace
Economic meet will bring Israelis and representatives of 6 Arab states together, an extraordinary feat. But don’t expect the same level of support once it’s time to talk politics
By Raphael Ahren
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