Bahrain Mirror: Eitan Na'eh, Israel's ambassador to Bahrain, said in a press conference that he is planning the first-ever celebration of Israeli Independence Day in Manama, inviting Bahraini business, government, religious and civic leaders.

The event will be in about 10 days.

Na'eh indicated that Bahrain and Israel have signed some 40 bilateral agreements covering trade, investments and a range of other matters.

Na'eh has the highest praise for Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. "His Majesty is a man of great vision and courage," he said.

He also spoke about the development of relations with the Al Khalifa family, indicating that there are direct flights between Manama and Tel Aviv, direct phone service between the two countries, security agreements, postal services, tourism and others.

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