Words, images and reactions … the facts of the signing of the UAE-Bahrain standardization agreement with Israel, moment by moment



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The White House witnessed the holding of a ceremony for the signing of the UAE and Bahrain normalization agreements with Israel, in the presence of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the Foreign Ministers of Bahrain and the Emirates, the Prime Minister Israeli, as well as US administration officials.

In his speech, the US President congratulated the peoples of the three countries and said that cooperation would be resolved rather than hostility, while the Emirati Foreign Minister said that the agreement would open up broader prospects for comprehensive peace. in the region and that would allow us to further support the Palestinian people.

Turning to the Bahrain Foreign Minister, he praised the steps he said Israel had taken to achieve peace and that today’s agreement is an important step.

For his part, Netanyahu praised the two normalization agreements, saying that other countries will catch up and sign peace agreements, and that the economic benefits of the peace agreements will be tangible soon.

This signing came weeks after the Emirati-Israeli agreement was revealed, before Bahrain joined the White House last Friday announcing its adherence to the agreements and the signing ceremony.

UAE Foreign Minister (right) alongside Trump (center) and Netanyahu after signing the (European) agreement

Al-Jazeera Net followed this event moment by moment in a comprehensive coverage of its most important details, according to the time of Makkah Al-Mukarramah:

00:50 – Bahrain’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohamed, speaks with Israel’s Minister of Transport, Miri Regev, the means of cooperation in various fields of transport, the mechanisms of its development and its future implications for the economies of the region.

11:30 pm – Hossein Amir Abd al-Lahian, deputy speaker of the Iranian parliament, says in a tweet that the ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain “played in the US president’s circus.” He added: “Zionism, which yesterday occupied part of the Arab lands, today occupies the Gulf states in a new way.”

02:23 – The American Ambassador to Al-Jazeera: The Palestinian reaction to our peace proposal was childish.

11:00 PM – Saudi Arabia says it stands with the Palestinian people and supports all efforts aimed at reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian problem.

23:00 – The US ambassador to Israel on the island: The Palestinians withdrew from our peace plan.

10:50 PM – Trump says he believes Saudi Arabia will join the Emirati, Israeli-Bahraini accord at the appropriate time, and declares that there is a possibility that “7 or 8 other countries” will sign similar agreements with Israel, “including large (countries) “.

03:22 – The Palestinian Presidency: We have not delegated and will not delegate anyone to speak on behalf of the Palestinian people and on behalf of the PLO.

02:22 – The Palestinian Presidency: There will be no peace or stability in the region without ending the occupation and obtaining the rights of the Palestinian people.

22:00 – Palestinian Presidency: The signing of agreements between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain with the Israeli occupation will not achieve peace in the region.

21:36 – Advisor to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Israel will not benefit from this normalization and its only gift will be more insecurity.

21:35 – Advisor to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: What is happening in Washington is a circus led by Trump, and Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates are only actors in it.

8:54 PM – Al-Jazeera Correspondent: 3 Israelis were wounded in Ashdod, north of Gaza, in missile attacks, coinciding with Netanyahu’s speech at the White House.

8:49 PM – Dozens of protesters in support of the Palestinian cause gathered in front of the White House on Tuesday to protest the two landmark agreements to normalize relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

The Foreign Ministers of Bahrain (right) and the United Arab Emirates (center), as well as the Prime Minister of Israel (European)

8:29 PM – Bahrain Minister for Foreign Affairs: Today’s agreement is seen as an important first step and it is now our turn to actively work towards peace.

8:28 PM – Bahrain Foreign Minister: President Trump’s tireless efforts made peace a reality.

20:27 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain: We welcome and appreciate the measures taken by Israel to achieve peace.

20:26 – Bahrain Minister of Foreign Affairs: Real cooperation is the best way to achieve peace and preserve rights.

20:25 – Bahrain Foreign Minister: For a long time, the Middle East has been delayed due to a lack of trust.

20:25 – Bahrain Foreign Minister: The declaration of support for peace between Bahrain and Israel is a historic step on the road to permanent peace.

20:24 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain: Today represents a historic moment for all the peoples of the Middle East.

20:22 – UAE Foreign Minister: This agreement opens broader prospects for comprehensive peace in the region.

Trump (right) and Netanyahu after signing the agreement (Reuters)

20:20 – UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs: The objective of the peace treaties is to work for the stability of the region.

7:20 pm – UAE Foreign Minister: The peace treaty will allow us to further support the Palestinian people.

6:20 PM – United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs: Any option other than peace will mean devastation, poverty and human suffering.

17:20 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates: I thank the Israeli Prime Minister for choosing peace.

3:20 PM – UAE Foreign Minister: This initiative would not have been possible without the efforts of the US President.

20:14 – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates: Today we are attending an event that will change the Middle East.

13:20 – UAE Foreign Minister: Today I extend a hand of peace and receive a hand of peace.

The flags of the countries that signed the two agreements next to the American (European) flag

12:20 – Netanyahu: The peace we are witnessing today is not only between the leaders, but also between the peoples of Israel, the Emirates and Bahrain.

11:20 – Netanyahu: I worked to strengthen the foundations of Israel so that it became very strong, because force leads to peace.

10:20 – Netanyahu: The peace we are establishing today will last.

09:20 – Netanyahu: I thank all the friends of Israel in the Middle East who joined us today and who will join later.

09:20 – NETANYAHU: What is happening today can end the Arab-Israeli conflict forever.

07:20 – Netanyahu: There are other countries that will catch up and sign peace agreements with us.

07:20 – Netanyahu: I thank President Trump for confronting Tehran and for his efforts in the United States, the Middle East and the world.

5:20 AM – Netanyahu: We are filled with deep gratitude to President Trump for his decisive leadership, and he has bravely sided with Israel.

5:20 AM – Netanyahu: Today is a historic transformation, and heralds a new dawn for peace.

04:20 – Trump: Today we are talking about cooperation instead of hostility.

20: 03- Trump: I congratulate the people of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on this wonderful day on this wonderful occasion in the world.

20:02 – Trump: Today we speak of cooperation instead of hostility.

02:20 – Trump: The agreements confirm the release of previous failed approaches, and there are other countries that will catch up.

20:00 – Trump: The agreements require that Muslims around the world be able to pray in the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

19:58 – Trump: These agreements will establish a comprehensive peace in the region based on friendship and mutual respect.

Trump, to his left is the Prime Minister of Israel, then the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, then the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (European)

19:58 – Trump: Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will exchange ambassadors and cooperate with each other as friendly countries.

19:56 – Trump: In a few moments two agreements will be signed and there will be other agreements later.

19:55 – The signing of the two normalization agreements between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain with Israel begins at the White House.

19:30 – Trump: I had talks with the Saudi monarch and the crown prince, and they are open minded and will join the peace.

7:29 PM – Trump: We see many important countries coming together and we will see real peace.

Trump meets with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed before signing agreements to normalize relations with Israel (Reuters)

7:28 PM – UAE Foreign Minister: There is a clear message that more should happen with the United States, and now this is happening with Israel as well.

7:28 PM – Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates: We want to show our people and the world good news, and this is what we have worked on for decades.

7:27 PM – Trump: I had this vision for a long time, and we’ve been criticized for years for choosing this path to peace.

7:26 PM – Trump: This is peace in the Middle East without there being bloody battles.

19:25 – Netanyahu: We are not an isolated country at all, but Israel is experiencing the best diplomatic phase of its life.

Trump welcomes Bahrain Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to the (European) White House

7:24 pm – Trump: I cut funding to the Palestinians, and they will be members of the path to peace, and we are talking to them.

7:22 PM – Trump: The Palestinians used to deal with rich countries that financed them, but I said why would you pay them if they insulted the United States?

19:21 – Trump: 5 or 6 more countries can join similar agreements with Israel.

7:20 PM – Trump: I welcome the leaders of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to sign important agreements that no one thought possible, and other countries will join.

19:16 – Trump: A historic day for peace in the Middle East.

7:15 PM – Trump to the UAE Foreign Minister: UAE is an excellent country and it can be said to be a back door, but I would describe it as a smart door.

6:55 PM – Netanyahu arrives at the White House to meet with President Trump before the signing ceremony of the normalization agreement with Israel.

18:23 – The Emirati delegation arrives at the White House to hold a meeting with President Trump before the signing ceremony of the normalization agreement with Israel.

US President Donald Trump receives UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed prior to signing of the (European) standardization agreement

18:18 – The Bahraini delegation arrives at the White House for a meeting with President Trump before the signing ceremony of the peace agreement with Israel.



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