In June Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Israel and the UAE had agreed to cooperate in the fight against COVID-19. But the UAE was quick to point out that the COVID-19 cooperation was signed between private companies, not the two governments.
Terms of the Abraham Accord
Israel agreed in the joint statement that it will halt claims of sovereignty to specified areas of the West Bank. These are areas that Israel has talked aggressively about annexing.
“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,” the statement said.
Delegations from Israel and the UAE will continue meeting in the next few weeks to sign a series of bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, and other issues.
The parties finalized the terms in a phone call between Trump, Netanyahu, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, crown prince of Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
