Historic: UAE, US, Israel reach deal to end further annexation of West Bank settlements

[brooklynite]

Khaleej Times

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, US President Donald J. Trump, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel spoke on Thursday and agreed to the full normalisation of relations between Israel and the UAE.

This historic diplomatic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders and the courage of the UAE and Israel to chart a new path that will unlock the great potential in the region. All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today's historic achievement.

Delegations from Israel and the UAE 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.

As a result of this diplomatic breakthrough and at the request of President Trump with the support of the UAE, Israel will 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 US, Israel and the UAE are confident that additional diplomatic breakthroughs with other nations are possible, and will work together to achieve this goal.

[snowybirdie]

1. Will believe

it when I see it. Another tRump fake to garner votes. Looks like UAE is doing Donnie an election favor.

[Maeve]

2. So he thinks he's found his way to a Nobel at last

Believe it when we see more actual evidence of change

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

3. The devil will be in the details

Could be great or could be fluff. A lot will depend on how its implemented and how future negotiations go.

[lapucelle]

4. When will the treaties be signed?

Oh..."in the coming weeks". (Is that "in about two weeks" in international time?)

How long will the suspensions last?

Will Palestinian authorities be invited to participate?