Trends - Mideast Ties

Israel strikes at Hamas targets in Gaza over balloon attacks

Attack comes hours after Israel and the United Arab Emirates agreed to normalise ties in a landmark US-brokered deal.

Updated 15 Aug, 2020 11:09am

Trump says the peace deal would “be known as the Abraham Accord”.

Updated 15 Aug, 2020 11:15am

Pakistan has consistently supported a two-state solution for a "just, comprehensive and lasting peace" in ME: FO.

Updated 15 Aug, 2020 08:22am

King Salman’s position as custodian of Islam’s holiest sites makes it harder for the kingdom to take the same step as the UAE.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 08:50pm

Erdogan says he is considering downgrading Turkey’s relations with the UAE and recalling its ambassador.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:39pm

Netanyahu says West Bank annexation plans have been "delayed" in agreement with Trump.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:44pm

Netanyahu calls it ‘historic day’; UAE envoy terms accord ‘a win for diplomacy’

Published 14 Aug, 2020 07:15am

Netanyahu terms the agreement the start of a “new era”, UAE calls it “a bold step” to secure a two-state solution.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:53pm

As per the US-brokered deal, Israeli and UAE delegations will sign bilateral agreements on a range of subjects.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:44pm

Annexation would upend Israeli aspirations for improved security, economic and cultural ties with Arab world, says a UAE official.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:47pm

"It is the second direct flight from the UAE and it has medical aid for the Palestinians," says UAE's foreign affairs ministry.

Published 10 Jun, 2020 11:55am

Plan warmly welcomed by Israel's prime minister, who called it a “historic day” for the Jewish state.

Updated 14 Aug, 2020 05:46pm