The Jewish community of the United Arab Emirates has welcomed the agreement struck between Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem.
“Among other things, this will allow Israelis to visit the UAE and share our daily experience of welcome, tolerance and pluralism that typifies the UAE,” the Jewish Council of the Emirates says in a statement.
“I am so moved by the many messages of hope that I have received from Emirati friends of our community on hearing this news,” says Ross Kriel, the group’s president.
“The announcement reflects the extent to which the UAE has demonstrated sustained courage and pragmatism in seeking opportunities for peace and economic development in the region. Our community members look forward to direct flights to Israel and welcoming Israeli friends and visitors to the UAE.”
Rabbi Sarna, the New York-based non-resident chief rabbi of the group, praises the UAE’s de-facto leader Mohammed Bin Zayed for his “vision of tolerance, synergy and the fusion of past and future.”
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