The Associated Press: Bahrain's only Jewish lawmaker rumored to be country's next envoy to U.S.
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Title:Bahrain and Israel will establish formal ties
Name:Conroy
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The article says: "Media reports have speculated that with appointments such as Nono`s, Bahrain may be seeking to pave the way to forming ties with Israel"

Why not? Several Muslim nations maintain diplomatic relations with Israel and there is no reason why Bahrain shouldn`t. Trade relations between the two would greatly benefit both countries, with Israel`s high tech and highly agriculture sectors and Bahrain`s vast oil supplies. I wouldn`t be surprised if the two nations already trade secretly. Israel and Kuwait have done so for years.

Another reason: both Israel and Bahrain have a common enemy: Iran.