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Israel’s former UN envoy says UAE deal sends message to Palestinians, Iran

This week Ben Caspit speaks with former Israeli envoy to the UN Ron Prosor. The veteran ambassador argues that the normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates transforms Israel from a 'secret mistress' into a 'legitimate wife'. For Prosor, the UAE is telling the Palestinians: We are engaging with Israel so that we can change its policy, instead of sitting on the balcony and shouting "it’s a lousy show." Exposure of Israel-UAE ties changes Middle East substantively Did Netanyahu find his legacy with UAE deal? Israel, UAE discuss establishment of embassies Netanyahu, Pompeo celebrate UAE agreement, push for more new ties

This week Ben Caspit speaks with former Israeli envoy to the UN Ron Prosor. The veteran ambassador argues that the normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates transforms Israel from a 'secret mistress' into a 'legitimate wife'. For Prosor, the UAE is telling the Palestinians: We are engaging with Israel so that we can change its policy, instead of sitting on the balcony and shouting "it’s a lousy show."