Families and for their nation itself. No one could make that choice for them, they had to do that themselves. Today the world sees that theyre choosing cooperation over conflict, friendship over emnitty, prosperity over poverty and hope over despair. They are choosing a future in which arabs and israelis, mus m muslims jews and christians can live together and dream together side by side in harmony, community and peace. Once again, let me congratulate the people of israel, the people of the United Arab Emirates and the people of the kingdom of bahrain. God bless you all. This is an incredible day for the world. A wonderful and beautiful occasion. I want to thank all of the members of congress for being here. Senators, congressmen, congresswomen, we appreciate it so much, everybody wanted to be here. Its a very important day for the world. Its a very important day for peace. Before thes sign the accord, like to have Prime Minister netanyahu to say a few words and foreign minister of United Arab Emirates and foreign minister of bahrain. Thank you very much, its a great honor. Thank you. [applause] israeli pm netanyahu our dear friend, President Trump, first lady melania trump, thank you for hosting me, my wife sara and our entire delegation on this historic day. I want to recognize Vice President pence, secretary mike pompeo, National Security advisor obrien and other cabinet members, Jared Kushner, berkowitz, freedman and the able peace tateam, senators, members of congress, rod dermer, and bahrainian counterparts and the dignitaries gathered here on this sunny day. I want to also express my gratitude for all israelis who have worked for years, sometimes in less sunny climates to bring this day and i thank each and every one of you. Thank you. [applause] israeli pm netanyahu ladies and gentlemen, mr. President , this day is a pivot of history. It heralds a new dawn of peace. For thousands of years, the jewish people have prayed for peace. For decades the jewish state has prayed for peace. And this is why today were filled with such profound gratitude. I am grateful to you, President Trump, for your decisive leadership. You have unequivocally stood by israels side and boldly confronted the tyrants of tehran, proposed vision for peace between israel and the palestinians and you have successfully brokered this historic peace that we are signing today, a peace that has brought support in israel and america, in the middle east, indeed in the entire world. [applause] israeli pm netanyahu i am grateful to crown prince mohammad of the United Arab Emirates and to you, foreign minister abdulla. I thank you both for your wise leadership and for working with the United States and israel to expand the circle of peace. I am grateful. I am grateful to king of bahrain and to you foreign minister for joining us, joining us in bringing hope to all the children of abraham. To all of israels friends in the middle east, those who are with us today and those who will join us tomorrow. I say [speaking foreign language] peace unto thee. And you heard from the president that he has already lining up more and more countries. With resolve, determination and fresh look at the way peace is done, this is being achieved, thank you mr. President. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the people of israel i know the price of war. I was wounded in battle. A fellow soldier, a very close friend of mine, died in my arms. My brother lost his life while leading his soldiers to rescue hostages held by terrorists. My parents grief over the loss of my brother was unrelieved until their dying day and over the years when ive come to console the families of israels Fallen Soldiers and victims of terror, i have seen that same grief countless times and this is why im deeply moved to be here today, for those who bare the wounds of war cherish the blessings of peace. And the blessings of the peace we make today will be enormous. First because this peace will eventually expand to include other arab states and ultimately it can end the Arab Israelis conflict once and for all. Second, because the great economic benefits of our partnership will be felt throughout our region and they will reach every one of our citizens. And third, because this is not only a peace between leaders, it is a peace between peoples. Israelis, emirates and bahrainis are embracing each other. We are eager to invest in future of partnership, prosperity and peace. Weve already begun to cooperate in combating corona, and im sure together we can find solution to problems that afflict our region and beyond. Despite many challenges and hardships that we all fac face,despite all that, let us pause for a moment to appreciate this remarkable day. Let us ride beyond political divide, put cynicism aside, let us feel on this day, the pulse of history, for long after the pandemic has gone, the peace we make today will endure. Ladies and gentlemen, ive devoted my life to securing israels place among the nations to ensure the future of the one and only jewish state. To accomplish that goal, i work to make israel strong, very strong. For history has taught us that strength brings security, strength brings allies and ultimately and this is something President Trump has said again and again, ultimately, strength brings peace. This basic truth thousands of years ago in jerusalem, his prayer immortalized in the book of psalm in the bible, guides us toward a brilliant future. I [speaki foreign language] may god bless his people with peace. Mr. President , distinguished guests, this week rushashanah. Blessing of friendship, a blessing of hope, a blessing of peace. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, his hieness of the United Arab Emirates. Mr. President , mr. Prime minister and my friend, distinguished guests. [speaking foreign language] let me start by conveying best regards of the uae people and the leadership and especially you mr. President and everyone gathered here today. Ill continue my speech in arabic and im sure there will be translation to that. [speaking arabic] in our faith, oh, god we are peace and from you comes peace. The search for peace is a principle, yet principles are effectively realized when transformed into action. Today we are already witnessing a change in the heart of the middle east, a change that will send hope around the world. [applause] [speaking arabic] this initiative would not have been possible without his excellency donald trump and his team who worked hard for us all to reach here, most notably, my counterpart, secretary of state mike pompeo and Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the president of the United States, and all those who are genuine about the principles of peace in the United States, who have strived to realize this major achievement. Thank you. [speaking arabic] Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, thank you for choosing peace and for halting annexation of palestinian territory, reinforces our shared goal to achieve Better Future for generations to come. [speaking arabic] ladies and gentlemen, we are witnessing today a new trend that will create a better path for the middle east. Peace accord, achievement for the United States and United Arab Emirates will continue to have positive impact as we believe reverberations will be reflected on the entire region. Every option, other than peace would signify destruction, poverty and human suffering, this new vision beginning to take shape as we meet today for the future of the region full of Youthful Energy is not a slogan that we raise for political gain as everyone looks forward to creating a more stable prosperous and secure future. [speaking arabic] at a time when science is prevailing, the regions youth are looking to take part in this movement. We are pleased that the United Arab Emirates will be part of the momentum toward stability and the growth of Human Potential in new civilized approach that opens wide doors of opportunity for those who look forward peace, prosperity and the future. Our societies today foundation of modern human development, such as infrastructure, solid economy and scientific achievements that will enable them to advance in the future of the middle east. [speaking arabic] the United Arab Emirates believe that the role of the United States in the middle east is positive and this belief is evident by the accord we are signing today at the white house for which you have taken the lead and will remain a beacon in Human History for all peaceloving people around the world and as far as us, United Arab Emirates, this accord will enable us to continue to stand by the Palestinian People and realize their hopes for an independent state within stable and prosperous region. This accord builds upon previous Peace Agreement signed with the state of israel, the aim of treaties is to work toward stability and sustainable development. [speaking arabic] in this difficult year when the world is suffering from the repurcushions of the covid19 pandemic, my country, yungz has reinforced commitments established by our nations founding father who told us that standing with others regardless of religious or ethnic affiliation is a firm principle. [speaking arabic] during this difficult time the United Arab Emirates, my country, able to launch a probe to mars, the hope probe, indeed represents hope that our region is capable of advancement and progress, if government and people embrace science after United Arab Emirates sent astronaut last year as first arab astronaut to reach the International Space station and launched a Peaceful Nuclear power plant, this accord opened up profits for a comprehensive peace in the region. [speaking arabic] thank you, mr. President. Ladies and gentlemen, peace requires courage and shaping the future requires knowledge. The advancement of nations requires sincerity and persistence. We have come today to tell the world that this is our approach and that peace is our guiding principle. Those who begin things in the right way will reap pride achievements with the grace of god. Thank you. With grace of god, sir. Ladies and gentlemen, the minister of the Foreign Affairs of the kingdom of bahrain. Mr. President , the first l y lady, Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Today, today is a truly historic occasion. A moment of hope and opportunity for all the people of the middle east and in particular for the millions in our younger generations. The declaration supporting peace between the kingdom of bahrain and the state of israel is an historic step on the road to genuine and lasting peace, security and prosperity across the region and for all who live there regardless of religion, sect, ethnicity or ideology. The middle east has had conflict and mistrust causing untold destruction and thwarting potential of generations of our best and brightest young people. I am convinced we have the opportunity to change that. Todays declaration was made possible by the vision, courage and commitment of miss majestic king who supported by [applause] supported by the people of bahrain, has protected, institutionalized and enhanced bahrains centuries old spirit of coexistence and harmony and has wisdom to recognize that genuine cooperation is the most effective means to achieve peace and to safeguard legitimate pride. Thank you, jour your majesty for this vision of peace, for the region based on trust, respect and understanding between all faiths, raises and nations. To our brothers in the United Arab Emirates, i congratulate you on your own momentous peace accord being signed today with israel. Peace is possible and secure a Brighter Future for our region. For the sake of israel and Prime Minister netanyahu, we welcome and appreciate these steps from you and your government, recognizing that enduring peace and security is only possible through a genuine engagement that protects the rights and interest of countries and people in the region. In particular, i want to express my deep appreciation to president donald trump. [applause] and his administration. Mr. President , your statesmanship and tireless efforts have brought us here today and made peace a reality. And secretary pompeo, Senior AdvisorJared Kushner and special representative berkowitz, who have and others, many others, who have carried out the mandates with dedication and skill. Ladies and gentlemen, todays agreement is an important first step and it is now incumbent upon us to work urgently and actively to bring about lasting peace and security our people deserve. A just, comprehensive and enduring twostate solution to the palestine israelis conflict will be the foundation to draw such peace. We have shown today [applause] we have shown today that such a path is possible, even realistic, what was only dreamed of a few years ago is now achievable and we can see before us a golden opportunity for peace, security and prosperity for our region. Let us together and with our international partners, waste no time in seizing it. Thank you. [applause] [applause] the president of the United States, the Prime Minister of the state of israel and his highness and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, will sign a treaty of peace, diplomatic relations and full normalization. They will each sign three copies, one in english, hebrew and arabic. We kindly ask that all guests remain seated for the signing of the documents. The president of the United States, the Prime Minister of the state of israel and the minister of the Foreign Affairs of the kingdom of bahrain will now sign the declaration of peace. They will each sign three copies, one in english, hebrew and arabic. We kindly ask that all guests remain seated for the signing of the documents. The president of the United States, the Prime Minister of the state of israel, his highness, the minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates and the minister of the Foreign Affairs of the kingdom of bahrain will now sign the Abraham Accords. They will each sign four copies. One in english, one in hebrew and two in arabic. Harris and with that, you can see that the Abraham Accords signing ceremony has come to a close with each of those leaders making history today, the Foreign Ministers of bahrain, United Arab Emirates, normalizing relations, doing three things with the accords, making peace, diplomatic relations and normalizing other relations with these countries, meaning the economics of the situation, military of the situation so much that this entails. Just a little color now. That all took place at the lead dining room table from the blair house there is significance to what they signed on. President truman held weekly luncheon meetings with the cabinet at the dining room at that same table, helping chart american diplomacy and today President Trump with that lead dining room table from the blair house pulled on to the south portico, beneath the balcony to sign this landmark accord. Bringing aboard two more arab states to normalize relations and make peace with israel. It was important to hear from each of those leaders, bahrains foreign minister said todays agreement is an important first step and it is incumbent upon us arab states to work to build enduring peace. The Prime Minister of israel Benjamin Netanyahu said those who share the wounds of war cherish the blessings of peace as they look forward to what comes next. A historic day at the white house. We watch together. Is middle east peace going to grow from this point . As always at fox, well cover the news as it happens. Please stay tuned to Fox News Channel and fox news station for continuing coverage. Im Harris Faulkner in new york. Joining me now, fourstar general, jack key, for study of war and strategic analyst, general cain, top line what you are thinking in reaction . It is not only a historic event, it is a momentous event, to be frank about it. This is geopolitical paradigm shift, this is the most violent neighborhood in the world and been that for many, many decades. 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