Arab country sharply changes its attitude toward Israel
Kuwait has initiated procedures to review anti-Israel legislation following security cooperation during Iranian attacks. Israeli sources report possible rapprochement, but official Kuwait does not confirm intention to join the Abraham Accords.
Kuwait, one of the Gulf countries most closed to Israel, has begun procedures to review or repeal legislation restricting contacts with Israel. According to Israel Hayom, the turning point was the regional confrontation with Iran: Israel transmitted information about missile launches to Gulf states in coordination with the US Central Command. On September 15, a closed meeting in Germany of military leaders from the US, Israel, and eight Arab states, dedicated to Iran, was revealed, with Kuwait's participation. The discussed changes affect the law on boycotting Israel, restrictions on normalization, and cultural contacts. Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, stated that within the next 4-6 months, another country might join the Abraham Accords, suggesting it could be Kuwait. However, his words caused displeasure in the emirate. Official Kuwait continues to adhere to its previous positions on the Palestinian issue and has not confirmed an intention to join the accords. The article relies on Israeli diplomatic sources and contains no comments from Kuwaiti officials.