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Israeli national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat (left) elbow-bumps with an Emirati official as he leaves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday.

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Reporter's Notebook: What It Was Like On Israel's 'Peace Plane' To UAE

5:47pm September 02, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab Emirates and walk out onto a red carpet. That wasn't the only unusual part of the visit.

The flags of the United Arab Emirates and Israel are raised on the Peace Bridge in Netanya, Israel. The UAE flag was displayed to celebrate last week's announcement that the two countries have agreed to establish diplomatic relations.

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Opinion: Israel And UAE's Accord Is A Big Win, But Don't Overplay It

4:42pm August 19, 2020

by Aaron David Miller

If the deal holds, the United Arab Emirates will be the first Gulf state to normalize relations with Israel, but there are many potential bumps in the road, writes Aaron David Miller.