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February 3, 2021 Rabbi Marc Schneier holds virtual meeting with President of Azerbaijan

Arutz Sheva February 3, 2021 President Aliyev described the local Jewish community as valuable citizens of Azerbaijan Rabbi Marc Schneier, President of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, held an online video meeting with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. During their meeting, Rabbi Schneier thanked the president for his support of Azerbaijan’s Jewish […]

January 28, 2021 Born out of global movement: The Abraham Accords

The Khaleej Times By Rabbi Marc Schneier January 28, 2021 The ties encourage friendship between the Jews and Muslims Western media accounts over the past several weeks have conveyed a sense of befuddled amazement as to how quickly the signing of the Abrahamic Accords last August led to the implementation of ‘a warm peace’ between […]

January 5, 2021 Saudi-Qatar Unity Is Latest Breakthrough in Middle East Peace Brokered by Trump Admin

Christian Broadcasting Network By Julie Stahl January 5, 2020 There’s been another breakthrough in Middle East peace brokered by the Trump administration. Gulf leaders signed a “solidarity and stability” pact in Saudi Arabia at the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit on Tuesday. White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner was there for the ceremony and is credited […]

January 4, 2021 Kuwaiti reports say Saudi Arabia and Qatar on road to reconciliation

The Jerusalem Post By Seth J. Frantzman January 4, 2021 Kuwait has long been neutral in the confrontation in the Gulf. Riyadh led a group of states, including the UAE and Egypt to break relations with Qatar. In a major developing story in the region the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar appear to be […]

December 31, 2020 Israel-Gulf Ties to Grow in 2021, Experts Predict

Middle East Forum December 31, 2020 A dozen experts have predicted a wide range of increasing partnerships and connections between Israel and Gulf countries in the new year. This will cover a spectrum of activity from technology to academic and political developments. The rapid change since the Abraham Accords began in August has led to […]

December 29, 2020 How Hamas could be the engine for Qatar-Israel normalization

The Jerusalem Post By Yonah Jeremy Bob December 29, 2020 Close coordination between Israel and Qatar to facilitate sufficient funding for Hamas to keep Gaza’s economy from collapsing will likely be the key to moving Doha to a normalization deal. Relationships developed between Israel and Qatar to provide sufficient funding to Hamas and avoid an […]

December 16, 2020 ‘HM King Hamad Is Deserving Of A Nobel Peace Prize’

The Daily Tribune By P Unnikrishnan December 16, 2020 A leading American rabbi who was instrumental in helping establish the Abraham Accords says that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the execution of the historic agreement normalising ties between Bahrain, the UAE […]

December 15, 2020 Al Hurra’s Interview with Rabbi Marc Schneier

In January 2019, FFEU President Rabbi Marc Schneier was invited to the Human Fraternity conference in Pope Francis’ honor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While he was there, Rabbi Schneier spoke with Al Hurra قناة الحرة about how he had heard from Emirati leaders that relations with Israel were around the corner. The “overriding […]