Students from a number of private Bahraini schools were surprised by the presence of Israelis at a conference organized by the Bahraini government in the capital, Manama, noting that the students attended the conference as part of a school activity, which made them protest in front of their teachers.

Thousands of Bahrainis took to the streets in crowded protests in different villages across Bahrain, marking International Quds Day, which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.

25 Bahraini societies called on the government of Bahrain to cancel all forms of normalization with the Zionist entity "in a way that contributes to preserving the sanctities and blood of the Palestinian people and respecting the will of Bahraini people."

The Nationalist Democratic Society, Al-Menbar and the Unitary National Democratic Assemblage (Al-Wahdawi) called on the government to "open positive horizons to achieve the legitimate demands of the people.

23 political and civil society organizations affiliated with the "Bahraini National Initiative against Normalization with the Zionist Enemy" called on the Government of Bahrain to "cancel the normalizing "Connect to Innovate" conference with the Zionists, and not to involve education and youths in normalization."

Bahrain witnessed widespread protests on Monday (February 13, 2023) on the eve of the February 14 anniversary, confirming "the continuation of the popular movement until demands are met".

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received on Sunday the President of the Israeli entity, Isaac Herzog, at Al-Qudaibiya Palace, according to an official statement issued by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA).

Demonstrations held in Bahrain to voice rejection and condemnation of Herzog's visit, which was made in response to an invitation he received from Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa.

Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Ahmed Qassim urged the people to boycott the parliamentary and municipal elections, saying in a video speech broadcast by Lualua Channel, that "participation in these elections is approval of perpetuating the awful situation about which everyone is now complaining.

The fact that the Gulf guests who participated in the event held by the Israeli embassy in the Bahraini capital Manama chose normalization is their own business and personal choice, but do they have at least the slightest idea that the embassy has made them dance to the tune of a song about homosexuality?

Hiba Tareef is perhaps a name one doesn't think much of after hearing, since at first glance it seems like a local name belonging to a well-known Bahraini family. However, this is not true at all. Hiba Tareef is currently the second person in the Israeli embassy in Manama after the Israeli Ambassador Eitan Na'eh where she serves as deputy chief.

"A song about a city, in another city. Yes you heard right, it's Tel Aviv... And yes, in Manama/Bahrain... "Tel Aviv" in Manama." These were the words of the Israeli ambassador himself.

Al-Wefaq Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi said during a television interview that "the regime is living in popular isolation and because of fears of American retreat, it resorted to Zionist protection and in doing so they sold the homeland, drowned it and threatened its interests."

These are questions that Bahrainis should consider well, especially those who oppose normalization and love Palestine, who constitute the majority. However, the minority normalizers do not concern us.

Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim issued a statement concerning the ongoing normalization process, saying that "normalization with the Israeli enemy works towards destroying the nation's interests, pride and unity, but the Islamic mentality of the nation and its conscience are the most targeted."

The Israeli occupation is participating for the first time in the International Maritime Exercise (IMX), led by the US Fifth Fleet, in the Red Sea region and the territorial waters of Bahrain, which includes 60 countries.

Hamas expressed its deep regret for the reception of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in some capitals.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Monday arrived in Manama on first official visit to Bahrain. It is highest-level visit since the countries signed normalization agreement in the White House, under "Abraham Accords" name.

Al-Wefaq Deputy Secretary-General, Sheikh Hussein Al-Daihi, commented on the news of the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister to Bahrain saying "on the 14th February anniversary, Bahraini regime reminds people of its betrayal to the Palestinian cause".

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will travel to Bahrain on Monday in the highest-level visit since the countries established relations under a 2020 U.S.-sponsored deal based in part on shared worries about Iran.