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With US President Donald Trump's help, Israel and UAE reach historic deal to normalise relations

A joint statement said that this historic diplomatic breakthrough is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders

  • Israel and the UAE reached a historic peace deal, that will lead to full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two middle eastern nations, with the help of the US.
  • Trump announced, "HUGE breakthrough today! Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates!"
  • A joint statement said that this historic diplomatic breakthrough is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders.

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With US President Donald Trump's help, Israel and UAE reach historic deal to normalise relations

Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday reached a historic peace deal, that will lead to full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two middle eastern nations, with the help of US President Donald Trump. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Trump announced, "HUGE breakthrough today! Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates!"

A joint statement said that this historic diplomatic breakthrough is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders, Trump, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Sheilch Mohammed Bin Zayed. It added that it is also the courage of the UAE and Israel to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential in the region.

Under the agreement, Israel has agreed to suspend declaring sovereignty over areas outlined in the President's Vision for Peace and focus its efforts now on expanding ties with other countries in the Arab and Muslim world. The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are confident that additional diplomatic breakthroughs with other nations are possible, and will work together to achieve this goal. The United Arab Emirates and Israel will immediately expand and accelerate cooperation regarding the treatment of and the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus.

An official statement read, "All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today's historic achievement. Delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit. Opening direct ties between two of the Middle East's most dynamic societies and advanced economies will transform the region by spurring economic growth, enhancing technological innovation, and forging closer people-to-people relations." 

The statement also read, "Working together, these efforts will help save Muslim, Jewish, and Christian lives throughout the region. This normalization of relations and peaceful diplomacy will bring together two of America's most reliable and capable regional partners. Israel and the United Arab Emirates will join with the United States to launch a Strategic Agenda for the Middle East to expand diplomatic, trade, and security cooperation. Along with the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates share a similar outlook regarding the threats and opportunities in the region, as well as a shared commitment to promoting stability through diplomatic engagement, increased economic integration, and closer security coordination."

"Today's agreement will lead to better lives for the peoples of the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and the region. The United States and Israel recall with gratitude the appearance of the United Arab Emirates at the White House reception held on January 28, 2020, at which President Trump presented his Vision for Peace, and express their appreciation for United Arab Emirates' related supportive statements. The parties will continue their efforts in this regard to achieve a just, comprehensive and enduring resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," it added.

"As set forth in the Vision for Peace, all Muslims who come in peace may visit and pray at the Al Aqsa Mosque, and Jerusalem's other holy sites should remain open for peaceful worshippers of all faiths. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Crown Prince Sheilch Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan express their deep appreciation to President Trump for his dedication to peace in the region and to the pragmatic and unique approach he has taken to achieve it," the statement further added.