First flight will carry agricultural and high-tech equipment to UAE on September 16, with regular flights to commence later down the road

Meanwhile, the Abbas-misled Palestinians line up alongside Iran, Turkey and Hamas, just saying no. And not even 'no, but...'

Artists and intellectuals are boycotting Emirati-backed cultural awards and events, accusing the UAE of betraying the Palestinian cause

Abu Dhabi's envoy welcomes news, saying American Jewish Committee's engagement played 'productive role' in fostering tolerance; WZO says its sending permanent emissaries to UAE

Iranian supreme leader attacks Israel-UAE normalization deal, says Gulf state acting 'with utmost cruelty against the interests of the World of Islam'

Egyptian president says his country backs 'any steps that would bring peace,' opposes unilateral moves; Israeli PM thanks Egypt for 'advancing stability, especially in Gaza'

Netanyahu hails 'another tremendous breakthrough,' promises new policy will shorten and cheapen flights and open Israel up to the Far East

Source quoted noting White House event would boost Trump's reelection campaign, fall on anniversary of Oslo Accords; believes other Arab leaders will attend

Abu Dhabi officials gave Israeli officials and journalists a glamorous crash course in Emirati culture, in groundbreaking, albeit tightly controlled, visit

Flight 972 touches down in Ben Gurion Airport on return leg of first-ever direct trip from Israel to the United Arab Emirates