The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed an agreement with Israel
The Arab countries Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (EU) have signed an agreement to establish normal diplomatic relations with Israel. The agreement was signed at the White House on Tuesday. The three countries had earlier announced the signing of the agreement. Meanwhile, rockets have been fired from Hamas-controlled Gaza in protest of the deal. The rocket attack was carried out on the eve of the signing of the agreement. However, no casualties were reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu separately signed bilateral agreements with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latif Al Zayani, AFP reported. US President Donald Trump and the three leaders then signed a joint declaration. US President Trump has played a key role in establishing diplomatic relations between the two Arab countries and Israel. Some see this as a success for Israel. The Arab countries have been pursuing a policy of no relations with Israel withou...