Israel, Bahrain to Normalize Relations in Another Blow to Palestinians – By Tom O’Connor (Newsweek) / Sept 11 2020
Bahrain has followed in the steps of the United Arab Emirates by agreeing to normalize relations with Israel as part of the White House’s campaign to achieve peace in the Middle East.
In a joint statement tweeted out by President Donald Trump, the leaders of the United States, Bahrain and Israel said they agreed to “establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain.”
“This is a historic breakthrough to further peace in the Middle East,” the statement added. “Opening direct dialogue and ties between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the positive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security, and prosperity in the region.”
Trump echoed these remarks in a follow-up tweet.
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