The United Arab Emirates, which is known for its close unofficial ties with Israel, brought family members from London and Yemen to meet in Abu Dhabi after a 15-year separation.
Paltchik dedicated his momentous achievement to the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre and to the Israeli victims of Hamas’ terrorism near Gaza.
The Israeli Judo champion, who sang his own private “HaTikvah” on the winner’s podium due to a discriminatory Israeli symbols ban, speaks out about his brave decision.
Yuval Steinitz—Israel’s minister of national infrastructure, energy and water resources—on Monday returned from a secret visit to Abu Dhabi over the weekend.
A step towards full diplomatic ties? Israel will open a diplomatic mission in Abu Dhabi, but will not establish official ties with United Arab Emirates - yet.