With large majority, Knesset approves normalization agreement with Bahrain
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(Worthy News) – The Knesset on Tuesday approved Israel’s agreement on the establishment of diplomatic relations with Bahrain with an overwhelming majority, giving Jerusalem the go-ahead to forge ties with a second Gulf state in as many months.
The vote came following a marathon five-hour legislative session that featured some 80 lawmakers giving speeches to the plenum.
Sixty-two lawmakers voted in favor; 14 — all from the predominantly-Arab Joint List party — opposed the agreement. There were no abstentions. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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