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Trump tweeted on his official Twitter account, saying: “Another historic achievement today! … Our great friends Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain agree to a peace agreement.”
He continued: “The second Arab country to make peace with Israel in 30 days!”, Referring to the peace agreement concluded by the United Arab Emirates with Israel.
Trump said other countries are enormously eager to join the deal to normalize relations with Israel.
Joint declaration
A joint statement by the United States, Bahrain and Israel said that US President Donald Trump, Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today, and it was agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Israel and the Kingdom. from Bahrain.
The statement continued, “This is a historic advance to promote peace in the Middle East. Open dialogue and direct relationships between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the positive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security and prosperity in the Middle East. the region”.
In the statement, the United States expressed “gratitude” to the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the historic Peace for Prosperity workshop in Manama on June 25, 2019, “for the sake of advancing the cause of peace, dignity, and opportunity. economic for the Palestinian people. “
The statement added: “The two sides will continue their efforts in this regard to reach a just, comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, to enable the Palestinian people to realize their full potential.”
For its part, Israel emphasized that “as stipulated in the Vision for Peace, all Muslims who come in peace can visit and pray in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and other holy places in Jerusalem will remain open to peaceful devotees of all religions”.
Netanyahu: a new era of peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the peace accord with Bahrain marks a “new era of peace”, and other countries are expected to join peace accords with Israel soon.
He added: “Citizens of Israel, I am excited and I am giving you the news that we have reached a peace agreement with a new Arab country, the State of Bahrain.”
“This is a new era of peace. Peace for peace. Economy versus economy. We have invested in peace for many years, and now peace will lead to large investments in the Israeli economy … and this is very important,” Netanyahu added , tweeting on his Twitter account.
The King of Bahrain and the Prime Minister of Israel expressed their “deep appreciation to President Trump for his dedication to peace in the region, his focus on common challenges and the unique and pragmatic approach he took to unite their countries.”
The two sides also praised the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan “for their leadership on August 13, 2020, in announcing full diplomatic relations with Israel.”
According to the statement, the Kingdom of Bahrain accepted Trump’s invitation to join Israel and the United Arab Emirates, in the “historic signing ceremony” on September 15, 2020, at the White House, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin will be. Netanyahu and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latif Al-Zayani.
Kushner: Israel-Bahrain Agreement Will Include Opening Of Two Embassies
US presidential adviser Jared Kushner said in his statement to Reuters on Friday that the peace deal between Israel and Bahrain will include the opening of two embassies.
Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser also told the Associated Press that the deal is the second deal Israel has reached with an Arab country within 30 days after reaching peace with just two Arab countries, Egypt and Jordan, years ago.
“This is very fast,” Kushner said. “The region is responding very positively to the agreement with the United Arab Emirates and we hope it is a sign that more will come.”
In a White House speech to the media, Kushner said: “I congratulate the Israeli and Bahraini people on this agreement and salute the people of the Middle East.”
He added: “The first agreement with the UAE started to move things in a good way, and this is what will make America more secure, allow us to return soldiers and restore the prosperity of American society … Congratulations everyone for this remarkable success. “
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi described the peace agreement between Bahrain and Israel as a “historic step”.
“I have followed with great interest the tripartite statement issued by the United States of America, Bahrain and Israel on the consensus on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Israel,” Al-Sisi said in a tweet on his official account of Twitter
He added: “I value this important step towards establishing stability and peace in the Middle East, in a way that achieves a just and permanent solution to the Palestinian problem.”
“I am grateful to all those in charge of implementing this historic step,” he added.
Palestinian condemnation
On the other hand, the Palestinian Authority, the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Hamas movement condemned the declaration of normalization between Israel and Bahrain, calling it treason to the Palestinian cause.
