Mark Esper tells defense minister, on visit to Washington, that maintaining Israeli military superiority in region a 'cornerstone' of defense relationship

As the UAE and Bahrain make peace with the Jewish state, the first signs at least are that these may develop into warm partnerships between peoples

White House senior adviser presented scroll to Gulf monarch during a visit earlier this month; reportedly paid for it out of his own pocket

White House adviser mum on what Bahrain is getting in exchange for ties with Israel, says deal's assurance of Muslim entry to al-Aqsa Mosque makes region more tolerant

Kingdom's FM will join Tuesday's Israel-UAE signing ceremony, sign 'Declaration of Peace'; Netanyahu hails accord, says 'there will be more'; Manama also urges Palestinian peace

Two sources tell Times of Israel that announcement expected later Friday; small island kingdom long believed to be next in line to establish ties with Jewish state

Trump adviser warns Palestinians that if they continue to reject peace plan 'the situation is just going to get worse and worse for them;' says US won't 'chase' Ramallah

Saudi flights also able to use Israeli airspace; White House advisor says Arabs losing patience with Palestinian leadership, will do 'what's in their best interests'

Visit, reported by Reuters, would be first by Emirati officials since normalization agreement was announced last month

Salman tells US president that Riyadh appreciates US 'efforts to establish peace,' but indicates that Palestinians remain main focus for kingdom, days after visit by Kushner