Israel–United Arab Emirates peace agreement facts for kids
The Israel–United Arab Emirates peace agreement, also known as the Abraham Accord, was an important deal made between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement happened on August 13, 2020.
This agreement was special because the UAE became only the third Arab country to officially make peace with Israel. Before this, Egypt signed a peace treaty in 1979, and Jordan signed one in 1994. The UAE was also the first country in the Persian Gulf region to do this.
As part of the agreement, Israel agreed to stop its plans to take over parts of the West Bank. This was a key part of the deal.
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What is the Abraham Accord?
The Abraham Accord is a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. It was announced in August 2020. This agreement aimed to create normal relationships between the two countries.
This means they would work together in areas like trade, travel, and security. It was a big step towards peace in the Middle East. The agreement was named after Abraham, a figure important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Why was this Agreement Important?
This agreement was very important for several reasons. It showed that countries in the Middle East could find ways to work together. It also opened new doors for cooperation.
For the UAE, it meant new opportunities for business and technology with Israel. For Israel, it meant building bridges with more Arab nations. It was a historic moment for peace in the region.
Who Helped Make the Deal?
The United States played a big role in making this peace agreement happen. The US President at the time, Donald Trump, helped bring the leaders of Israel and the UAE together.
His team worked hard to get both sides to agree. This shows how international diplomacy can help solve big problems.
What Did Israel Agree To?
One of the main things Israel agreed to was to pause its plans for annexing parts of the West Bank. Annexation means taking control of an area and making it part of your own country.
This was a key part of the deal that helped the UAE agree to normalize relations. It was a compromise that helped move the peace process forward.
What Does "Normalize Relations" Mean?
When countries "normalize relations," it means they agree to act like normal, friendly countries. Before this agreement, Israel and the UAE did not have official diplomatic ties.
Normalizing relations means they can open embassies, allow travel between their countries, and trade goods. It helps build trust and understanding.
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Location of Israel (green) and the UAE (orange) within the Middle East
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White House Abraham Accords signing ceremony on September 15, 2020
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Robert C. O'Brien, Jared Kushner and a group of Israeli officials in Abu Dhabi on August 31, 2020
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See also
In Spanish: Acuerdo de normalización de las relaciones entre Emiratos Árabes Unidos e Israel para niños
