Egypt, UAE, Israel Leaders Meet for Three-Way Summit

MAR 22 2022·Updated JAN 23 2023

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Image credit: UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs [via Al Jazeera]

The Facts

Israeli PM Naftali Bennet and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed traveled to Egypt on Tues. to discuss regional issues and cooperation with Egyptian Pres. Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
Axios
They discussed energy, food, and market stability amid the invasion of Ukraine, Syria's return to the Arab fold, and their concern about a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Reuters
This was the first of its kind as the UAE normalized relations with Israel only in 2020.
Al Jazeera
Relations between the US and the three Middle Eastern nations have become strained under the Biden administration, as the US is looking to pivot away from the region and make a deal with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
nytimes

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

This summit was another good step in strengthening the relationship between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Hopefully Israel, Egypt, and the UAE will be united in their cooperation and opposition to an Iran nuclear deal.

The Times of Israel

Establishment-critical narrative

Despite claims that good relations between Israel and Arab nations will benefit the Palestinian people, the deepening of ties has only favored compliance toward the pernicious blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Al Jazeera