Israel’s parliament approved Oct. 15 the country’s normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an overwhelming majority. Eighty Knesset members voted in favor of the agreement, including many from the opposition; 27 lawmakers did not participate in the vote. Only 13 parliamentarians — all from the Arab Joint List — voted against the agreement.
The normalization deal, signed at the White House Oct. 15 under the auspices of President Donald Trump, was ratified by the government Oct. 12. After the Knesset vote it is expected to go back to the government, for final ratification.
