Bahrain 0
12 February 2022

Bahrain’s foreign ministry confirmed reports that an Israeli military officer would be posted in the country, as “part of arrangements related to an international coalition that includes more than 34 countries”. A U.S. official noted that the appointment was “about keeping the lines of communication open” between Israel and U.S. forces headquartered in Manama.

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