Key facts
- Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Israeli President Isaac Herzog held a phone call.
- The discussion centered on regional developments and the Abraham Accords.
- Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa met with Israeli Ambassador Shmuel Revel.
- The meeting aimed to reinforce diplomatic ties and expand economic cooperation.
- Emphasis was placed on leveraging Israel's technology sector and Bahrain's financial hub status.
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Israeli President Isaac Herzog engaged in a phone conversation to discuss regional developments and the Abraham Accords. Herzog congratulated the King on his leadership, highlighting Bahrain's importance in the Middle East.
This discussion follows a meeting on December 25, 2025, where Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, hosted Israeli Ambassador Shmuel Revel. The talks were aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties and expanding economic cooperation, building on the normalization of relations established under the Abraham Accords in 2020.