Bahrain’s foreign minister receives credentials of Israel’s new ambassador

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani received on Wednesday a copy of the credentials of Israel’s new ambassador to Bahrain, Bahraini state news agency reported.

Bahrain formally established ties with Israel in 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords, joining the United Arab Emirates in normalizing relations with Tel Aviv.

The move was hailed at the time as a breakthrough in regional diplomacy, opening the door for security and economic cooperation.

But relations frayed after the outbreak of the Gaza war. In 2023, Bahrain recalled its ambassador to Israel, suspended economic ties, and saw Israel’s envoy depart Manama.