Oman and Israeli already had 'open relationship' with Rabin and Netanyahu visiting in the 90's.
I don't think we'll see an embassy just yet in Tel Aviv though
but the strategic importance is the Iran is nearby in Syria, and Israel is developing strong relationships with Iranian neighbors in bot Azerbaijan and Oman....do the math why
If you think either Baku or Muscat will take sides in a fight between Bushehr and Dimona, you're dreaming.
did not imply to that. But who needs them to take a side anyhow.
There are talks for a while about Israeli forces operating from Azerbaijan or SF using it as a penetration point to Iran