UAE’s Gargash says positive reactions to Israel agreement are encouraging

Update UAE’s Gargash says positive reactions to Israel agreement are encouraging
Anwar Gargash said the agreement dealt with the threat of further annexation of Palestinian territories. (File/Reuters)
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Updated 16 August 2020
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UAE’s Gargash says positive reactions to Israel agreement are encouraging

UAE’s Gargash says positive reactions to Israel agreement are encouraging

United Arab Emirate’s minister of state for foreign affairs on Friday described as “encouraging” the reactions from main global capitals to its agreement with Israel.

The agreement dealt with the threat of further annexation of Palestinian territories, which had undermined chances of a two-state solution, Anwar Gargash said in a tweet.

US President Donald Trump, who helped broker the deal, hailed the agreement as big breakthrough.

“HUGE breakthrough today! Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates,” Trump wrote on Twitter.

Meanwhile, other world leaders welcomed the agreement describing it as "hugely good news".