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Ambassador Houda Nonoo showcases renovated synagogue in Bahrain

Israel Gulf Report

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Ambassador Houda Nonoo showcases renovated synagogue in Bahrain

"It’s my pleasure to invite you to the recently renovated House of Ten Commandments (our synagogue in Manama, Bahrain). This is the...

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New Bahrain Ambassador to Israel: Israel's Foreign Minister speaks with Bahrain counterpart

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Mar 30, 20212 min read

New Bahrain Ambassador to Israel: Israel's Foreign Minister speaks with Bahrain counterpart

Bahrain has appointed Khalid Yusuf Al-Jalahma as its first ambassador to Israel. Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi spoke on Sunday,...

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Bahrain and Israel agree on mail transfer

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Mar 3, 20211 min read

Bahrain and Israel agree on mail transfer

Bahrain and Israel moved forward in relations as they agreed to direct mail exchange. It came in a momentous week as the UAE's first...

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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Mar 3, 20212 min read

Bahrain makes unique kippah

During last week's unprecedented Purim event hosted by the AGJC a series of unique Bahraini Kippahs were on display. Ambassador Houda...

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Association of Gulf Jewish Communities prepares for a unique Purim

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Feb 22, 20212 min read

Association of Gulf Jewish Communities prepares for a unique Purim

A unique Purim will take place in the Gulf. Coming in the wake of the unprecedented foundation of the Association of Gulf Jewish...

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Experts weigh in on Israel - Gulf relations predictions for 2021

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Jan 4, 20217 min read

Experts weigh in on Israel - Gulf relations predictions for 2021

At the Israel Gulf Report we reached out to a group of experts from Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to see what they predict...

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discusses tourism and new ties in Bahrain

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Dec 23, 20202 min read

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discusses tourism and new ties in Bahrain

In a new interview Israel's Deputy mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum discussed her recent trip to Bahrain. Read the interview here. Here visit...

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First North American-Jewish tourism initiative in partnership with Best of Bahrain

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Dec 16, 20202 min read

First North American-Jewish tourism initiative in partnership with Best of Bahrain

MANAMA - The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) launched the first North American-Jewish tourism initiative in partnership with...

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Israel's President Rivlin speaks to King Hamad of Bahrain

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Dec 15, 20201 min read

Israel's President Rivlin speaks to King Hamad of Bahrain

Israeli president Reuven Rivlin spoke to the King of Bahrain on December 14. It is the latest important meeting with Bahrain. Two...

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King Hamad Global Centre wishes Happy Hanukkah

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 11, 20201 min read

King Hamad Global Centre wishes Happy Hanukkah

The King Hamad Global Centre wished a Happy Hanukkah to people this week as the first night of the holiday began. It is part of the...

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Israel FM Ashkenazi speaks at IISS Manama Dialogue conference

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 7, 20201 min read

Israel FM Ashkenazi speaks at IISS Manama Dialogue conference

Israel's Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi spoke to the IISS Manama Dialogue conference. "The Abraham accords do not come at the expense of...

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IAI and Gulf Air in Bahrain in agreement

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 3, 20202 min read

IAI and Gulf Air in Bahrain in agreement

December 3 - An important and historic agreement was made between IAI and Gulf Air in Bahrain. It came as Bahrain's Minister of trade was...

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Bahrain Tourism Minister in first visit to Israel

Israel Gulf Report

Dec 2, 20201 min read

Bahrain Tourism Minister in first visit to Israel

Israel's greeted a Bahrain delegation on December 1. It follows the visit of the foreign minister Abdellatif al-Zayani in the middle of...

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Houda Nonoo: I am thankful for the new relationship between Bahrain and Israel

Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis

Nov 30, 20201 min read

Houda Nonoo: I am thankful for the new relationship between Bahrain and Israel

Houda Nonoo served as Bahrain's ambassador to the United States from 2008-2013. She is the first Jew to be appointed as an ambassador of...

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum: Bahrain delegation, the important role of interfaith dialogue and coexistence

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 28, 20201 min read

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum: Bahrain delegation, the important role of interfaith dialogue and coexistence

In a momentous week for Israel-Gulf relations a delegation from Bahrain's King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence held meetings...

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First kosher cuisine in Manama: How the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain decided to offer kosher options

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 28, 20205 min read

First kosher cuisine in Manama: How the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain decided to offer kosher options

In the wake of the Abraham Accords and the news that the Ritz Carlton, Bahrain had decided to offer kosher food, the Israel Gulf Report...

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Five interesting articles on the Abraham Accords

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 19, 20201 min read

Five interesting articles on the Abraham Accords

The following are a list of articles we have identified as of interest in looking at the background and current status of the emerging...

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Bahrain to open Embassy in Israel, invites Israel's foreign minister to Manama

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 18, 20202 min read

Bahrain to open Embassy in Israel, invites Israel's foreign minister to Manama

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani met his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion International...

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Pompeo trip to region, Bahrain, Israel and UAE meetings are key to his trip

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 16, 20202 min read

Pompeo trip to region, Bahrain, Israel and UAE meetings are key to his trip

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to the Middle East in mid-November 2020 may be his last major trip to the region. As usual he is...

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Kosher Bahrain: OU partners with Ritz Carlton in Manama

Israel Gulf Report

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Kosher Bahrain: OU partners with Ritz Carlton in Manama

November 10 - A report is out that the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Manama, Bahrain "will become the first hotel in the kingdom to offer kosher...

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