Israel-UAE Continue to Increase Relations

September 1, 2020

Israel and the United Arab Emeritus have agreed to peace but there is much more work to be done.

The deal could strengthen economic and political relations in the middle east but some people criticize the absence of Palestine in the negotiations.

Within the treaty, Israel promises not to annex the West Bank and the UAE abolished a boycott against Israel, allowing a flow of business, tourism, and scientific cooperation between the two countries.

The first ever commercial flight, carrying U.S. and Israeli Diplomats, flew from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi Monday August 31 in an effort from the U.S. to reinforce the relationship. Boeing was given permission to fly through Saudi Arabian airspace during the journey, although Israel and Saudi Arabia do not share diplomatic ties.

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