U.S. Ambassador Says Israel's Agreement With UAE Holds 'Enormous Upside'
Israel and the UAE agreed to move toward normal diplomatic relations. For one perspective on the prospective deal, Morning Edition talked to U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.
The White House announced a deal Thursday for the United Arab Emirates and Israel to work toward normal diplomatic relations.
Most Arab countries do not have normal diplomatic relations with Israel. If the pact can be fulfilled, the UAE would join Egypt and Jordan as only the third Arab nation in the region with normalized ties.
As part of the agreement, Israel has agreed to suspend its controversial
