The event drew roughly 2,000 athletes representing 85 countries, creating one of the largest fields ever assembled for the championship series.

In November, Rabbi Tzvi Kogan was murdered in an act of antisemitic terrorism.

'We discussed the full range of regional issues, as well as furthering bilateral relations between our countries,' Sa'ar said.

Rabbi Kogan, who was missing for several days, was reportedly being followed by Iranian intelligence.

'It is not an event just for Israel but for the world. We are spreading the word peace the whole world,' said Hemi Sal, the producer of the festival.

Prime Minister radios pilot of El Al flight just after it touches down on historic first landing in Gulf Arab nation.

The United Arab Emirates was hit with two explosions, killing one person and injuring others, as the first-ever flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi was on its way.

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.

An Israeli Jiu-Jitsu gold medalist stood proudly on the podium in the United Arab Emirates as the sweet strains of 'Hatikva' came out of the arena's speakers.

The 25 athletes who represented Israel are an inspiration to all of us.

Paltchik dedicated his momentous achievement to the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre and to the Israeli victims of Hamas' terrorism near Gaza.

Israelis were thrilled when Hatikvah was played in Abu Dhabi after Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki won the gold medal. 

Israeli Sports and Culture Minister Miri Regev made history when she visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

In contrast to the false notion that Israel is isolated diplomatically, the reality is quite the opposite, according to Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General Dore Gold.

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.

Western values have long been denounced by Muslim extremists, frequently choosing to kill westerners just to make a point.