Bahrain
Hezbollah chief downplays calls to disarm terror group, praises success of FPV drone attacks
Qassem also rejected Israel-Lebanon talks, criticized the Beirut gov't and US sanctions, defended al-Qard al-Hassan, voiced support for Iran and Gaza, and denounced Bahrain's IRGC clampdown.
Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears
US-Iran peace agreement with several MidEast countries 'largely negotiated,' Trump says
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
Iranian-backed terror group in Bahrain claims to target Israel
Saraya Al-Ashtar confirmed on Thursday, “that it targeted the headquarters of the company responsible for land transportation in the occupation entity...in the city of Umm Al-Rashrash, Eilat..."
UAE, Egypt, Bahrain push for peace in the Middle East
In Cairo, Bahrain and Egypt discussed the desire for calm in Gaza and putting an end to “ongoing regional tension.” The two sides agreed on the urgent need to exert efforts towards de-escalations.
Bahrain releases 1,584 prisoners, including life sentences, in major pardon
Despite facing international scrutiny from entities like the United Nations for its trial and detention practices, Bahrain insists that its judicial proceedings adhere to international law standards.
The Abraham Accords will probably survive - opinion
In general, analysts assess that the effect of the Gaza conflict will be to slow, rather than halt, Israel’s continuing normalization with Abraham Accord states.
First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals protection against malaria
The discovery of the G6PD Mediterranean mutation in ancient Bahrainis suggests that many people in the region’s ancient populations may have enjoyed protection from the infectious, deadly disease.
Bahraini peace activist's experiences shatter Israel apartheid narratives
"They said they feel safe, have full rights, and its the country they call home."
UN Security Council to call on Houthis to stop Red Sea attacks
“If this continues there will be consequences for the Houthis' actions,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters as he prepared to leave Bahrain on Wednesday night.
Abraham Accords will outlast Gaza war - opinion
The Abraham Accords seem in good health. They may yet come into their own in helping rebuild Gaza once the war has ended.
Bahrain sole Gulf state publicly supporting naval alliance in Red Sea
While Houthi attacks against ships are not new, many Arab countries feel the timing of this international coalition benefits Israel, so they can't publicly support it, although it will benefit them.
Bahrain-Israel Peace is here to stay despite Gaza War, senior Bahraini envoy says
“You cannot keep changing sides every time you don’t like a government that comes into power in a country you have a relationship with,” says Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa.