Israel Opens Embassy in UAE, Expanding New Relations

Israel Opens Embassy in UAE, Expanding New Relations
Israeli and United Arab Emirates flags line a road in the Israeli coastal city of Netanya on Aug. 16, 2020. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images
The Associated Press
Updated:

JERUSALEM—Israel on Sunday said it has opened its embassy in the United Arab Emirates, following through on last year’s U.S.-brokered agreement to establish full diplomatic ties with the Gulf country.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the embassy would be in a temporary office while a permanent location is prepared. Eitan Na’eh, a veteran Israeli diplomat, will serve as the head of mission.