17) Israel-UAE deal Flashcards
1
Q
Background story ?
A
In general, Muslim nations don’t like Israel as they occupied the Muslim land of Palestine. Thus only 2 Arab countries have till date recognised Israel – Egypt and Jordan
2
Q
Now why is UAE in picture ?
A
Israel and UAE have arrived at an important peace agreement that has the potential to change the geopolitics of West Asia and beyond
3
Q
Ohh nice. So UAE becomes the 3rd country to recognise Israel ?
A
YESSS and infact the 1st Gulf Arab country to recognise Israel
4
Q
So what has been spoken under the deal ?
A
UAE will establish diplomatic relations with Israel in return for committing to give up a stated plan to annex the West bank