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Israel-UAE Peace Deal a Step toward a Better Future
(Washington Post) Jared Kushner - The peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is a breakthrough for Muslims who wish to come in peace to pray at the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Direct flights between the two countries will facilitate pilgrimages to al-Aqsa - a victory for religious pluralism and a repudiation of the false narrative, used by extremists to bolster their ranks, that the mosque is under attack. In the new Middle East, nations must chart their course based on shared interests and common values, not old hatreds and rivalries. Thanks to the courageous leaders of Israel and the UAE, the Middle East took a great step toward a future in which people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds can live together in the spirit of cooperation and peace. Ultimately, it is up to the people of the Middle East to decide the future they want for their children. The U.S. cannot and should not choose for them. The writer is senior adviser to President Trump.