Diplomatic Agenda: Israel’s détentes with neighbours

The value of the Abraham Accords

and Jordan have of investments in the Emirates coupled FIRST NAME: Marco LAST NAME: Sermoneta withstood the test of time and are integral to stabilwith Israeli innovations will create countless opportunities for economic co-operation . From just September 2020 to January CITIZENSHIP: Israeli NAMED AS CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES: ity and security in the region . The Israel-Egypt 2021, 130,000 Israelis travelled to the UAE, eager to experience Emirati culture . The upcoming World Expo, set to be hosted in Feb. 17, 2021 PREVIOUS POSITIONS: Colombia, Dominican Republic, Japan, United Nations (New York), Ireland and India. peace agreement emerged out of the Camp David Accords and ended the 30-year war beDubai in October 2021, promises another opportunity to bring together Israelis and Emiratis . The Abraham Accords have positively impacted cultural exchanges at the local level as Emiratis’ desire to experience Istween the two raeli culture and access its markets has alcountries . The ready gained momentum . A new Hebrew peace agreement with Jordan ended the language school that holds classes in four

Since Israel’s establishment, the state of war that had existed since 1948 locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has United States has been a steadfast and settled land and water disputes . been overwhelmed by Emiratis wanting to and invaluable ally . Americans and These agreements have transformed the study or conduct business in Israel . Now Israelis are united by their shared values Sinai and Jordan River borders into peace- local chefs in Dubai are preparing kosher and commitment to democracy, peace ful areas and have allowed us to focus on Emirati cuisine and Jewish-Emirati dishes and security . The American administra- other security concerns, such as Hamas in to feed Israeli tourists when they visit the tion under the leadership of then-presi- Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon . UAE . These examples demonstrate the dent Donald Trump fostered unparalleled The Abraham Accords established the economic and cultural co-operation posopportunities for Israel . By moving its foundation for a warm peace that centres sible between Israel and Arab states . embassy to Jerusalem, the U .S . officially on people-to-people and business-to- In addition, the Abraham Accords are recognized it as Israel’s capital, while the business relations . This type of collabora- conducive to creating a broader front U .S .-brokered Abraham Accords — mark- tion will help further shared priorities in against Iran, a regime avowedly seeking ing Israel’s first deal with an Arab coun- economic, social and security spheres . Israel’s destruction and Middle Eastern try in 25 years — laid the groundwork for The combination of Israeli technologies disruption . Strong co-operation with modthe normalization of relations between and UAE financial capabilities has the erate Arab states is crucial in containing Israel and several Arab states . potential to create new routes through the Iran through a co-ordinated effort and en-

For several decades, the prevailing Middle East’s old roadblocks . The power suring it does not fulfil its bellicose nuclear assumption was that peace with the Palestinians would precede peace with the rest of the Arab world . This put Palestinians in a position to negatively impact, to some extent, the nature of Israeli-Arab relations . The Abraham Accords created a paradigm shift by turning this assumption on its head . In September 2020, joined by UAE and Bahrain’s foreign ministers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the first deal between Israel and an Arab country in decades . Soon enough, Sudan and Morocco followed suit . In March 2021, the first Emirati ambassador, Muhammad Mahmoud Al Khaja, arrived in Israel .

The value of peaceful relations in the Middle East cannot be overstated . The sight of the three leaders signing the Abraham Accords is reminiscent of Israeli leaders shaking hands with their Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts when peace with these countries was established . While Then-Bahraini foreign minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin peace has not been as warm as we would Netanyahu, then-U.S. president Donald Trump and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al expect, Israel’s relationships with Egypt Nahyani take part in the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020.

aspirations . It is no wonder, therefore, that Iran understands the potential of cooperation and has been condemning these accords . In this context, it is important to mention the U .S .’s withdrawal from the fundamentally flawed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) . The deal was condemned by Israel and some Arab states and by withdrawing, the U .S . has moved away from giving concessions to Iran .

The Middle East is undergoing a positive change . By signing the Abraham Accords, Arab countries have affirmed their desire to move forward with relations with Israel . These countries are signalling that they have grown weary of Palestinian intransigence and refusal to negotiate with Israel in good faith . The accords have begun a new era of Arab-Israeli relations and co-operation . Let us hope that more countries in the region will follow the courageous leadership of the Arab states and see the value of tight and friendly relations with Israel . We are thankful to our American ally for its work in facilitating the accords and challenging past foreign policy . These new alliances and friendships forged by the Abraham Accords will undoubtedly offer new opportunities not only for Israel, but also for its long-time and historic allies, including Canada . D

Former U.S. president Donald Trump moved the American Embassy from Tel Aviv, where all international delegations choose to situate their missions, to Jerusalem. In doing so, the U.S. officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

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