Middle East peace deal

[redwood66]

This place needs some alternative opinions. We can hate Trump 24/7 but that dismisses things that are actually historic.

https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/1...about-trumps-historic-middle-east-peace-deal/

August 13, 2020 will go down as one of the most significant days in world history, especially in the long history of the Middle East. This past Thursday, the world woke up to a joint announcement from the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, declaring Israel and the UAE would establish formal diplomatic ties.

Although Israel had previously signed diplomatic agreements with Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, the agreement with the UAE marks a substantial achievement for the mission of peace and stability in the Middle East. The diplomatic agreement, called the Abraham Accord, means Israel and the UAE can exchange ambassadors and establish embassies in each other’s nations. Furthermore, the accord allows direct trans-national flights and opens new opportunities for bilateral cooperation, particularly in health care and trade...

 

[redwood66]

They have to come to the table for that to happen.

 

[scouty]

They have to come to the table for that to happen.

That is true and one can hope for the future all sides will be willing to come together.

 

[AGBF]

They have to come to the table for that to happen.

They don't have to come to Jared Kushner's table in his house set with his dishes and silverware and be told that they can stand behind the chairs of the diners.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Give Trump the Nobel Peace Prize.

 

[AGBF]

Trump owns the UAE. This is not exactly like the feat of bringing peace between Israel and Egypt! You are giving him credit for for an achievement like The Camp David Accords. Get a grip.

 

[GliderPoss]

Trump owns the UAE. This is not exactly like the feat of bringing peace between Israel and Egypt! You are giving him credit for for an achievement like The Camp David Accords. Get a grip.

I strongly disagree with that sentiment. Whilst I think the US has beneficial links with KSA (Saudi) I think the UAE deserves more independent credit. Year of Tolerance was a great springboard for improving relations in the Middle East.