Bahrain stresses two-state solution during Pompeo’s visit to end Israel-Palestine conflict

Bahrain King Ham bin Isa Al Khalifa has reportedly reiterated country’s commitment for a two-state solution, during a closed-door meeting with US State Secretary Mike Pompeo, to end Israel-Palestine conflict. According to Bahrain’s state news ncy, king stressed importance of intensifying efforts to achieve a peaceful solution with establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

United States recently brokered a deal between Israel and UAE to rmalise ir bilateral ties, forcing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to temporarily suspend his plan of West Bank annexation. US State Department said that two leers dressed need to promote regional peace and prosperity, confront threat from Iran, and build greater unity among Gulf countries.

Pompeo also met Crown Prince of Bahrain, Salman bin Ham Al Khalifa in Manama, where y reportedly discussed important bilateral and regional issues, including need for unity among Gulf countries. Bahrain’s state media reported that Crown Prince welcomed initiative taken by US to reach an agreement between UAE and Israel which halted annexation of West Bank, land claimed by Palestinians.

Re: UAE Crown Prince And Pompeo Discuss 'Abraham Accords', Ways To Enhance Ties

Re: F1 Schedule Updated: Turkish GP Returns, Two Trips To Bahrain, final Race in Abu Dhabi

'International ramifications'

On August 24, Pompeo told a press briefing in Jerusalem that deal was brokered by US President Donald Trump with Netanyahu’s assistance. He opined that deal has been a boon to peace and regional stability as it heralds a new era. top US diplomat ded that Israel and UAE are two of most vanced ecomies in world brimming with invation.

“It’s a natural fit. And support of United States makes this, I think, something with international ramifications,” he said.

However, deal has been opposed by several Islamic countries in Middle East, including Turkey and Iran. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that move against Palestine is difficult to stomach and he has informed foreign minister that government may pull back its ambassor from Abu Dhabi. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that United Arab Emirates me a “huge mistake” by reaching an agreement with Israel to rmalise ir relationship.

Re: Israeli PM Says Attacks From Leban Are Viewed With 'utmost Gravity', Pledges Response

Re: Sudan Says Its Interim Govt Does t Have Mandate To rmalise Ties With Israel

(With inputs from ncies)