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Reporter's Notebook: What It Was Like On Israel's 'Peace Plane' To UAE

Israeli national security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, left, elbow-bumps an Emirati official as he departs Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday. Nir Elias/AP hide caption

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Middle East

Reporter's Notebook: What It Was Like On Israel's 'Peace Plane' To UAE

September 2, 2020 • Weeks ago it would have been unimaginable to see Israeli officials fly to the United Arab Emirates and walk out onto a red carpet. That wasn't the only unusual part of the visit.

Opinion: Israel And UAE's Accord Is A Big Win, But Don't Overplay It

The flags of the United Arab Emirates and Israel are raised on the Peace Bridge in Netanya, Israel. The UAE flag was displayed to celebrate last week's announcement that the two countries have agreed to establish diplomatic relations. Ariel Schalit/AP hide caption

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Opinion

Opinion: Israel And UAE's Accord Is A Big Win, But Don't Overplay It

August 19, 2020 • If the deal holds, the United Arab Emirates will be the first Gulf state to normalize relations with Israel, but there are many potential bumps in the road, writes Aaron David Miller.