Israeli defense exports reach record high

2021 sales amounted to about ₪ 36 billion shekels ($11.3 billion or €10.4). By Erin Viner The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) “has expanded its market by strengthening ties within…

Gantz, Abdullah hold talks in Jordan

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with King Abdullah II at the Royal Palace in Amman to discuss regional and security challenges, just ahead of another visit to the Hashemite…

Jordanian King meets with PA President Abbas

King Abdullah II of Jordan traveled to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority (PA) on Monday for a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. By Erin Viner “We and…

JCPOA deal tops Israeli-US talks

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with all of Israel's senior leaders ahead of the historic Israeli-Arab Negev Summit. By Erin Viner After updating Israeli Prime Minister…

NAVCENT considers purchase of Israeli robot boats

The Bahrain-based United States Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) is mulling acquisition of unmanned Israeli vessels to be used in joint Middle East operations, said an American official. By Erin…

Bennett makes landmark visit to Bahrain

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is in Manama on a 2-day, agenda-packed trip. By Erin Viner Bennett’s visit, which comes at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman…

Israel, UAE ink tourism, health deals

Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed cooperation agreements in the tourism and healthcare sectors. By Erin Viner This, according to announcements by diplomats and state media on Twitter,…

Israel, Bahrain hold defense talks

Benny Gantz is conducting an historic, first visit as leader of Israel’s Defense establishment to the Gulf country. By Erin Viner The Israeli Defense Minister landed in Manama yesterday, greeted…

Gantz: coordination with PA critical

It is imperative to “maintain coordination and cooperation” with the Palestinian Authority (PA) even “alongside deep and difficult disagreements,” said Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin…