DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt the annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians for their future state.
Upon reading that headline, my immediate thought was has anyone checked with Israel and the United Arab Emirates? When Trump “announces” something, the smart money is that it’s just another one of his lies.
When does the bombing start?
Maybe Shelley Adelson will give him money , now.
Ok. That’s massive.
Still, by dropping the annexation plan Netanyahu may be hedging his bets ahead of a possible change in the White House. Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has made clear that he would oppose any moves by Israel to unilaterally redraw the Mideast map and annex lands sought by the Palestinians.
Burying the lede? Biden should take his share of the credit.
It may not pass the Knesset.
the statement by Trump, Netanyahu…
This alone tells me nothing but hot air is on the wind. Show me a signed agreement.
I’ll wait for Juan Cole to explain it to me.
This deal doesn’t become enacted unless the States agree to kick in $100 and Social Security is defunded.
The brotherhood of Neo-authoritarians is working hard to hold on to power.
Somewhere an underpaid state painter begins working on sketches for a massive painting of Netanyahu and Trump trading caresses as Putin, Erdogan, and Bolsinaro look on approvingly.
Also, Israel and UAE have had diplomatic relations for years. All this does is formalize it and also—who fucking cares about what blow jobs Bibi and the Sultan are giving each other at his point!!!
BiBi, I’m begging’ ya. Ya gotta give me something. I’m dyin’ here.
Chances the government of Israel can stop people taking that land: Zilch.
And the regional sell-out of the Palestinians becomes official.
Same.
Also, was the joint statement written in Sharpie?
I had the same reaction. Who can trust any announcement coming from this White House?
100% agreement.
The recognition grants a rare diplomatic win to Trump
Who did what exactly?
It would be interesting to see what the Sultan made Bibi promise to get this “victory” in the headlines. Bibi’s desperate enough to promise anything at this point.