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Years in the making: Bahrain and Israel establish relations

Posted on September 12, 2020

The Jerusalem Post By Rabbi Marc Schneier September 12, 2020 In the last few years, Bahrain’s former foreign minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa tweeted his support for Israel’s military operation to expose and destroy Hezbollah’s cross-border tunnels. I’ve enjoyed a close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for more than Continue Reading »

Bahrain-Israel embarks on a new era of co-operation, development

Posted on September 11, 2020

24/7 News September 11, 2020 Manama: The establishment of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel will open a new era of cooperation in social, economic and cultural sectors. “Mazel Tov and Mabrouk to Israel and Bahrain on this historic announcement on establishing diplomatic relations. Throughout my close relationship with King Hamad bin Continue Reading »

Statement From Rabbi Marc Schneier Regarding Bahrain and Israel Announcing That They Will Establish Diplomatic Relations

Posted on September 11, 2020

Baltimore Jewish Life September 11, 2020 “Mazel Tov and Mabrouk to Israel and Bahrain on this historic announcement on establishing diplomatic relations. Throughout my close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for more than a decade, this is something we have discussed many times and I have heard him talk repeatedly Continue Reading »

Trump announces Bahrain-Israel normalization of ties

Posted on September 11, 2020

Al Arabiya English By: Ismaeel Naar September 11, 2020 Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in striking an agreement to normalize relations with Israel, President Donald Trump said on Friday, a dramatic move aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Trump tweeted out the news after he spoke by phone to both Bahrain’s Continue Reading »

Bahrain’s recognition of Israel reveals a vision for the future of the region

Posted on September 11, 2020

The Arab News By Rabbi Marc Schneier September 11, 2020 The monumental announcement that Bahrain and Israel are establishing official relations is exciting and gratifying, both from an international relations perspective but also for me personally. I have enjoyed a close relationship with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain for more than a decade. Continue Reading »

Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces

Posted on September 11, 2020

FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier spoke with Sarah Coates of i24News on the historical announcement of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Israel. (Sept. 11, 2020)

Bahrain joining UAE in normalizing ties with Israel, Trump announces

Posted on September 11, 2020

i24 News September 11, 2020 Bahrain has agreed to formalize the deal with Israel at a ceremony on September 15 at the White House Bahrain will become the next Arab country to normalize the ties with Israel, following in the footsteps of the landmark agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, US President Donald Continue Reading »

UAE-Israel deal’s reverberations extend to Asia ahead of signing

Posted on September 10, 2020

Rabbi Marc Schneier spoke with Nikkei Asian Review about the role that interfaith diplomacy played in the UAE-Israel announcement.

Gefilte in the Gulf? Abu Dhabi tells all its hotels to offer kosher food

Posted on September 9, 2020

Rabbi Marc Schneier spoke with The Times of Israel regarding today’s announcement from the Abu Dhabi government that all hotels must offer kosher food. “The announcement from Abu Dhabi demonstrates their commitment to building and growing Jewish life. By instructing hotels to provide kosher food, they are opening their doors to Jewish travelers from around the world.”

Bahrain, Qatar, or Oman will be the next to normalise relations with Israel

Posted on September 3, 2020

Albalad By: Faisal Assegaf September 3, 2020 “The first step in the process is a much greater understanding of the Jewish faith and that the Muslim population of Indonesia needs to appreciate that for the Jewish people, ” said Rabbi Schneier. Rabbi March Schneier is among Jewish figures who is very excited to see the Continue Reading »

In boon for Israel, Saudi Arabia gives permanent overfly rights to and from UAE

Posted on September 2, 2020

The Times of Israel By Raphael Ahren September 2, 2020 Netanyahu hails ‘another tremendous breakthrough,’ promises new policy will shorten and cheapen flights and open Israel up to the Far East In another breakthrough for Israel’s rapprochement with the Arab Gulf, and a major boon for Israeli air travel, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced that Continue Reading »

Saudi Arabia opens airspace for UAE-Israel flights

Posted on September 2, 2020

Agence France-Presse September 2, 2020 Saudi Arabia agreed Wednesday to permit UAE flights to “all countries” to overfly the kingdom, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled more direct flights linking the United Arab Emirates with the Jewish state. The announcement comes after the first direct commercial flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi on Continue Reading »