Jan 24, 2022
US calls for de-escalation in Yemen
The development comes in the wake of Houthi strikes on the UAE, and fierce retaliation on the Iran-backed group by a Saudi-led military coalition. By Erin Viner "The escalation in…
Jan 20, 2022
Israel, Greece hold defense talks
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Tel Aviv today. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner After a welcome ceremony with an honor guard at…
Jan 20, 2022
Israel offers defense support to UAE
The proposed assistance comes in the wake of a deadly attack on the United Arab Emirates by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. By Erin Viner "We stand ready to offer you security…
Jan 18, 2022
Houthi attack on UAE kills 3
Abu Dhabi is vowing to avenge by armed drone and missile strikes near its airport launched by Iran-backed Houthi insurgents in Yemen. By Erin Viner "The UAE condemns this terrorist…
Dec 16, 2021
EU pressures Iran to affirm JCPOA
Representatives of the European Union emphasize the critical importance of negotiating a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear dispute during a session of the United Nations Security Council in New…
Dec 16, 2021
GCC focuses on Iran
The critical importance of regional stability topped the agenda at the 42nd annual Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Saudi Arabia. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Saudi Arabia’s Crown…
Dec 14, 2021
Bennett hails UAE trip as “significant”
"This is the essence of peace and the new reality in the region," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said about his landmark visit to the United Arab Emirates. By Erin…
Dec 13, 2021
Israeli PM makes historic visit to UAE
On the first official visit by an Israeli leader to the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan at the…
Nov 25, 2021
Israel, Morocco sign historic Defense MOU
Israeli Minister of Defense Benny Gantz signed a groundbreaking defense Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Moroccan Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of National Defense, His Excellency…
Nov 17, 2021
Israel, UAE negotiate FTA
Jerusalem and the United Arab Emirates have begun talks launched talks to establish a free trade agreement (FTA), says Israel's Economy Ministry. By Erin Viner Virtual talks on the deal…