The Left's apparent triumph - short-lived to say the least - will happen. But not yet...
Posted on 08/13/2020 8:19:11 AM PDT by Jim W N
ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2020 (WAM) -- President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, spoke today and agreed to the full normalisation of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
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 United Arab Emirates 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 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.
As a result of this diplomatic breakthrough and at the request of President Trump with the support of the United Arab Emirates, 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 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. Working together, these efforts will help save Muslim, Jewish, and Christian lives throughout the region.
This normalisation 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. 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 Sheikh Mohamed 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.
Regardless, territory is part of the deal.
In the event of war, F-35 missions over Iran, even with in flight refueling in “safe airspace” will put those planes at the limit of their capabilities. If the Israeli pilots have the option of landing in the UAE to refuel and rearm, they would be much safer and effective. In the event of war this is a very important and strategic advantage for Israel. Doubt they made any significant concessions because the Saudis and the UAE need Israel’s military, especially its air force to protect them and their oil assets from vengeful Iranians.BTW if Trump loses, there will be a definitive conflict with Iran shortly after the election while Netanyahu and Trump still are in office.
What exactly is the point you are trying but failing to make? Israel is not giving up territory already held. What’s in it for the Israelis? Security and alliances.
None. The Arab world is tired of carrying the water for the PLO, which is largely a proxy for Iran anyway.
The Left's apparent triumph - short-lived to say the least - will happen. But not yet...
Agree but there are a lot of US support there at the moment. Here’s one of the biggest:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Dhafra_Air_Base
Isn't that what the uniparty types, elites and other sundry betters told us was sure to happen?
Instead:
All due to the leadership of president Donald Trump and the diplomacy efforts of his team.
If I saw correctly, Israel can’t annex any more land that they were to planning to. I wonder how this plays out in biblical prophesy?
Thumbs up to Trump, the Greatest Artist of the Deal of our time.
The U.S. and Israel should not act on Israel’s God-given rights and land because “it caused another Palestinian infata and more animosity between Israel and rest of its Mideast neighbors.”?
Are you one of those Never Trumpers or don’t you get what’s going on with Israel and its neighbors since time immemorial?
Maybe sending Jared Kushner to the Middle East was not such a bad idea after all.
Nobel Peace Prize in the works?
Excellent summary, much appreciated.
In the short term, I believe this is another step towards opening the door to fulfilling Luke 14:23 - the final worldwide in-gathering of souls into the Christ’s Kingdom before Jesus comes and the world plunges into seven years of utter terror.
In the longer term, “All of Israel will be saved” and Christ shall rule from Jerusalem, so whatever happens now, Israel will be reconciled to its God and to its land.
“ Even CNN had to cover the Oval Office announcement.”
It wasn’t even close to the top story.
LOL...I could be wrong, but I think his post was highly laudatory of the President, and the first line was meant as sarcasm (speaking the words of Leftists to show how stupid they are...effectively!)
Netanyahu promised UAE leaders that Israel will delay its annexation plans for the Jewish-populated areas of the West Bank.
Sorry datricker, rlmorel is right and I completely misread you post which is actually a really good post. I need another cup of coffee...
If I had a cup of coffee for every time I have done that same thing on FR, they would would have to give me a bladder the size of Lake Mead and an outflow pipe the size of those at Hoover Dam!
7/24/2020 - UAE ruler demands ‘the return of the Mosque of Córdoba’ after Hagia Sophia conversion
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