Bahraini envoy returns from Israel, Israeli ambassador departs Manama

The ambassadors of Bahrain and Israel have returned to their respective countries some time ago, the National Communication Centre of Bahrain (NCC) has confirmed, according to the Bahrain News Agency.

The NCC also said that direct flights between Bahrain and Tel Aviv were suspended several weeks ago.

The NCC reiterated Bahrain’s unchanged approach of advocating for enhanced security and stability and peace in the region, which can be achieved only by finding a just solution to the Palestinian issue. The resolution should lead to a two-state solution in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, ensuring the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The current efforts should primarily concentrate on safeguarding civilian lives in Gaza, the NCC said, underlining the need for creating urgent humanitarian corridors to deliver relief and medical aid to the people.

The return of envoys of Bahrain and Israel comes a day after Jordan said it was recalling its ambassador in Tel Aviv.

"Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi decided to immediately recall Jordan's ambassador to Israel," the foreign ministry said in a statement that condemned "the ongoing Israeli war that is killing innocent people in Gaza and causing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe".