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Oct 28, 2023 ·

In a surprising move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will normalize diplomatic relations with Israel. This marks the first time an Arab country has pursued such a deal since the signing of the 1994 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel.

The announcement, made by US President Donald Trump, was confirmed in a joint statement issued by the US, Israel, and UAE. It says that Israel has agreed to suspend its plans to annex parts of the West Bank, while the UAE will become the third Arab country to recognize the state of Israel.

The agreement is seen as a significant step towards peace in the Middle East. While not endorsed by the Palestinians, there are hopes that this could be the beginning of a new era in Middle Eastern politics.

This historic announcement has been welcomed by international leaders around the world. French President Emmanuel Macron said that this “opens up a new path for the Middle East” while British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted his “warm congratulations”.

The move has also been hailed by many Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait and Bahrain, who have expressed their support for the agreement.

It is hoped that this new, diplomatic relationship between the UAE and Israel will help foster greater stability in the region. With both sides agreeing to cooperate on issues such as security, trade and technology, this could pave the way for further discussions on how to resolve the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

For now, the details of how this agreement will be implemented remain unclear but it is certain that this could mark a turning point in the pursuit of peace in the Middle East.