In a massive breakthrough to normalise diplomatic relations and foster peace between them in the turbulent Middle East region, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday forged a historic peace deal, largely with the help of US President Donald Trump.

Taking to social media site Twitter, American Trump announced, "HUGE breakthrough today! Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates!"

A joint statement released over the landmark deal stated that the Israel-United Nation historic peace deal for strengthening ties between the Middle East countries is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders, namely US President Trump, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Sheilch Mohammed Bin Zayed.
Under the new peace agreement, Israel has agreed to suspend declaring sovereignty over those territories outlined in the President's Vision for Peace and changes it focus in now yearning on expanding ties with other countries in the Arabian desert and Muslim world.

The United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates exuded confidence that further diplomatic breakthroughs with other countries was very much a possibility, and will jointly work together to achieve this goal. The United Arab Emirates and Israel will immediately expand and accelerate cooperation regarding the treatment and the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus.

The statement also added that the path breaking deal inked by the UAE and Israel to charter a new course in their ties will unlock the great potential in the region.

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An official statement read, "All three countries face many common challenges and will mutually benefit from today's historic achievement. Delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit. Opening direct ties between two of the Middle East's most dynamic societies and advanced economies will transform the region by spurring economic growth, enhancing technological innovation, and forging closer people-to-people relations."

The statement also read, "Working together, these efforts will help save Muslim, Jewish, and Christian lives throughout the region. This normalization of relations and peaceful diplomacy will bring together two of America's most reliable and capable regional partners. Israel and the United Arab Emirates will join with the United States to launch a Strategic Agenda for the Middle East to expand diplomatic, trade, and security cooperation. Along with the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates share a similar outlook regarding the threats and opportunities in the region, as well as a shared commitment to promoting stability through diplomatic engagement, increased economic integration, and closer security coordination."

"Today's agreement will lead to better lives for the peoples of the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and the region. The United States and Israel recall with gratitude the appearance of the United Arab Emirates at the White House reception held on January 28, 2020, at which President Trump presented his Vision for Peace, and express their appreciation for United Arab Emirates' related supportive statements. The parties will continue their efforts in this regard to achieve a just, comprehensive and enduring resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," it added.

"As set forth in the Vision for Peace, all Muslims who come in peace may visit and pray at the Al Aqsa Mosque, and Jerusalem's other holy sites should remain open for peaceful worshippers of all faiths. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Crown Prince Sheilch Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan express their deep appreciation to President Trump for his dedication to peace in the region and to the pragmatic and unique approach he has taken to achieve it," the statement further added.