Video: Donald Trump hails Bahrain's 'peace deal' with Israel

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Washington, United States - US President says Bahrain's decision to follow UAE and normalise relations with Israel is 'a historic breakthrough'.

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Published: Fri 11 Sep 2020, 9:59 PM

Last updated: Sat 12 Sep 2020, 12:09 AM

US President Donald Trump announced Friday a "peace deal" between Israel and Bahrain, which becomes the second Arab country to settle with its former foe in just the last few weeks.
"Another HISTORIC breakthrough today! Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain agree to a Peace Deal - the second Arab country to make peace with Israel in 30 days!" Trump tweeted.

A joint US-Israel-Bahrain statement said there would be "full diplomatic relations."
Bahrain has agreed to formalise the deal with Israel at a ceremony on September 15 at the White House, where the UAE will also sign off on its own thaw with Israel announced in mid-August.
According to the statement, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump talked earlier Friday before announcing the breakthrough.


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