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Israel will not oppose US-UAE deal on ‘specific weapons systems,’ says Netanyahu, despite previous worry over F-35 jets

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The Israeli government says it will not oppose the US selling “specific weapons systems” to the United Arab Emirates, in an apparent reference to F-35 fighter jets, despite Tel Aviv opposing such a deal less than a fortnight ago. … Read More >Israel will not oppose US-UAE deal on ‘specific weapons systems,’ says Netanyahu, despite previous worry over F-35 jets

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Pompeo Calls on Riyadh to Normalise Ties With Israel as Bahrain and UAE Did in September

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Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates signed the Abraham Accords on 15 September after two surprise announcements by US President Donald Trump, who brokered the historic deal. The accords enabled Israel to start official cooperation in a number of spheres with the two Gulf States. … Read More >Pompeo Calls on Riyadh to Normalise Ties With Israel as Bahrain and UAE Did in September

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Israel defense minister accuses Turkey of working against peace efforts and ‘supporting regional aggression’

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Israel Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said Turkey’s actions “pushes away from stability” in the region and argued “international pressure” must be used to “make sure they are pulling their hands from direct terrorism.” … Read More >Israel defense minister accuses Turkey of working against peace efforts and ‘supporting regional aggression’

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Palestinian ambassador: UAE and Bahrain have rewarded Israel’s illegality with normalization!

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On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot. He discusses the coronavirus situation in occupied Palestine, the Abraham Accords signed by the UAE, Bahrain and Israel which were facilitated by Donald Trump, why the name Abraham Accords shouldn’t be used to describe the agreements … Read More >Palestinian ambassador: UAE and Bahrain have rewarded Israel’s illegality with normalization!

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UAE & US seek to reach preliminary F-35 deal by December, circumventing Israeli objections – report

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The UAE and the US may come to an initial agreement on F-35 fighter jet purchase by early December, as Washington is studying options by which it can circumvent Israel’s firm opposition to such a sale. … Read More >UAE & US seek to reach preliminary F-35 deal by December, circumventing Israeli objections – report

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Bahrain Beefs Up Security as Israel Peace Deal Protests Enter Second Week – Photos, Video

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Manama made the surprise announcement that it would join the United Arab Emirates in normalising relations with Israel last Friday, as Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani met with US, UAE and Israeli officials in Washington for a formal treaty signing ceremony on Tuesday. … Read More >Bahrain Beefs Up Security as Israel Peace Deal Protests Enter Second Week – Photos, Video

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Mossad Chief Who Secretly Facilitated Israel’s Peace Deals With UAE, Bahrain Says Saudis May Be Next

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On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said he believes Saudi Arabia could be among the “7, 8 or 9” nations set to normalise ties with Israel “soon.” Last week, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir indicated that there would be no normalisation, absent “a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue. … Read More >Mossad Chief Who Secretly Facilitated Israel’s Peace Deals With UAE, Bahrain Says Saudis May Be Next

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Injuries reported after rockets fired from Gaza, as Bahrain & UAE sign peace deal with Tel Aviv at the White House

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Multiple rockets have been fired from Gaza towards Israeli cities during the UAE-Bahrain peace deal signing in Washington. Israeli anti-aircraft defenses have been activated, and at least six people were reportedly injured. … Read More >Injuries reported after rockets fired from Gaza, as Bahrain & UAE sign peace deal with Tel Aviv at the White House