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Israel and Bahrain to formalise diplomatic ties

Israel and Bahrain to formalise diplomatic ties

  • An Israeli delegation arrived from Tel Aviv for a one-day trip that will see Israel and Bahrain formalise a US-brokered agreement they signed at the White House on September 15.
Published 18 Oct, 2020 06:34pm
Israeli minister says visit by UAE delegates under review as lockdown looms
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Israeli minister says visit by UAE delegates under review as lockdown looms

  • The delegates were expected to come to Israel to reciprocate last week's groundbreaking visit to Abu Dhabi by Israeli and US envoys.
  • "I reckon that they will also appreciate the fact we are protecting the health of the citizenry, and, if we are forced to postpone the delegation, will accept this with understanding."
Published 11 Sep, 2020 05:24pm
Sudan confirms 'contacts' with Israel, says UAE move is 'brave'
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Sudan confirms 'contacts' with Israel, says UAE move is 'brave'

  • Under the US-brokered deal announced last week, the UAE becomes the just third Arab country to forge full relations with Israel in more than 70 years.
  • The Emirates' move is a brave and bold step and contributes to putting the Arab world on the right track to build peace in the region and to build sustainable peace.
Published 18 Aug, 2020 11:33pm