Bahrain, Israel Discuss Security Cooperation

The flags of Israel and Bahrain flutter along a road in Netanya, Israel September 14, 2020. (Reuters)
The flags of Israel and Bahrain flutter along a road in Netanya, Israel September 14, 2020. (Reuters)
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Bahrain, Israel Discuss Security Cooperation

The flags of Israel and Bahrain flutter along a road in Netanya, Israel September 14, 2020. (Reuters)
The flags of Israel and Bahrain flutter along a road in Netanya, Israel September 14, 2020. (Reuters)

Bahraini Interior Minister General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa held talks on Wednesday with Israeli Public Security Minister, Omer Barlev, the state-run Bahraini News Agency said.

In a phone call, both sides reviewed security cooperation and exchange of expertise to serve common interests.

They also discussed efforts to promote joint work and bolster bilateral ties.

“Both sides asserted that promoting relations comes as part of the peace declaration and the principles of Abraham Accords to reinforce security and stability and meet the aspirations of regional nations towards peace,” BNA said.

Sheikh Rashid highlighted that Bahrain continues to support coexistence, peace and openness, in line with the vision of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

On September 15, 2020, Bahrain officially normalized relations with Israel at a signing ceremony at the White House, brokered by then US President Donald Trump.

Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdellatif al-Zayani then visited Israel on November 18, 2020, marking the Gulf kingdom’s first diplomatic visit since it agreed to recognize the Jewish state.

Al-Zayani had called the visit "a strategic start to enhancing joint cooperation" between the countries.

Last year, Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid opened his country's embassy in Bahrain.



18th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA
The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA
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18th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Beirut

The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA
The 18th Saudi relief plane carried vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid. SPA

The 18th relief plane operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) landed on Sunday at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, carrying vital humanitarian supplies such as food, shelter, and medical aid, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
This assistance is in keeping with Saudi Arabia's significant humanitarian contributions and commitment to its values, SPA said.
The Kingdom, through its humanitarian arm KSrelief, stands in solidarity with peoples in times of crises, the news agency added.