Israel signs security memorandum with Bahrain, its 2nd with an Arab nation

The Times of Israel: Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed a memorandum of understanding with his Bahraini counterpart on Thursday, formalizing the security relationship after the Gulf country normalized ties with Israel a year and a half ago. Following the signing, the defense minister met with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and then with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. According to Gantz’s office, the memorandum of understanding “will help advance