He says people of the Middle East have been held back by “lies and treacheries” for decades.
He says one of those lies is that the Al-Aqsa Mosque is under attack by Israel.
“These lies passed down from generation to generation,” fueling conflict, says Trump.
But the countries are “breaking free from the failed approaches of the past,” says the US president.
President Trump hosts the Abraham Accords ceremony, September 15, 2020, as (from left) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani look on. (White House screenshot)
“The people of the Middle East will no longer allow hatred of Israel” to foment terrorism, says Trump.
He repeats that other countries will soon make peace with Israel.
“This is an incredible day for the world,” says Trump.
“It’s a very important day for the world. It’s a very important day for peace.”
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