Gulf Cooperation Council

The flydubai hijacking exposed a flaw in Gulf security. Here's how the GCC can counter it - opinion

Modern security in the Gulf can no longer be defined solely by air-defense batteries, maritime patrols, or regional troop posture, but also the subtle, high-trust operational spaces of everyday life.

A flydubai Boeing 737-8 MAX A6-FKF aircraft
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the Negev Conference in the southern city of Dimona, southern Israel, July 17, 2026.

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Congressional Roundtable on Anti-Fraud Initiatives at the Indian Treaty Room of Eisenhower Executive Office Building on August 5, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Attacks continue in Strait of Hormuz as Vance notes progress in Iran negotiations

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (L) shakes hands with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi (R) before a meeting in Muscat, Oman, on June 22, 2026: Illustrative.

IDF reportedly delayed disclosure of Hezbollah ceasefire violation, Hormuz deal expected soon


A poorly attended Arab League summit in Tunis with no concrete results

US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, published a scant few days before the summit, shows what little regard he has for meeting Arab heads of state.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit, Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Assaf attend the 30th Arab Summit in Tunis, Tunisia March 31, 2019

Iran: Middle East-U.S. allies face risk of uprising by their own 'humiliated citizens'

"Trump and even his underlings ridicule and humiliate Saudi Arabia and the Emirates day and night, saying that you're nothing without us and cannot last a day without America's support."

Saleh al-Arouri (L), Hamas deputy chief, meets with Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's National Security Council, in Tehran, Iran October 21, 2017.

Will America leave the Gulf as China and Russia gain influence?

Some claim that this is finally the time to extricate the US from the Persian Gulf, as it is now oil independent and the region is not vital to US national security interests anymore.

Leaders and representatives of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attend a meeting during their annual summit in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 5, 2017.

Foreign Ministry revives Twitter account geared to Persian Gulf; in Arabic

Of the four tweets that followed the original introductory one posted on the account Tuesday, two dealt with rabbis visiting the UAE, and two with Israeli innovation.

Screenshot of the IsraelintheGCC Twitter account

Kuwait emir to travel to U.S., have talks with Trump

Trump and Emir Al-Sabah will most likely discuss resolving Gulf state's conflict.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

How Qatar’s Jewish strategy backfired

A look at how foreign countries lobby in Washington, reaching out to groups and individuals who they think can open doors.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani attends the 25th Arab Summit in Kuwait City

As Saudi-Qatar conflicts escalate, Qatar is building a new power bloc for itself

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A united GCC is best for Israel

  Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is seen during the match of France's Gael Monfils against Andrey Rublev of Russia

Qatar’s hurdles

“When you want to do work in Gaza, you have to go through the Israelis. Without the help of Israel, nothing happens.”

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (R) speaks next to Qatari Defense Minister Khalid bin Muhammad al-Attiyah at the opening session of the inaugural US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue at the State Department in Washington, US, January 30, 2018

Israel, sports and the Gulf: Is Mike Pence keeping score?

The president now understands that the blockade is counter-productive to the cause of peace and stability, and should be ended as soon as possible, with Qatar embraced by all members of the GCC.

Dudi Sela/ Courtesy of the Israeli Tennis Association