Israel's recent ban on the import of unpitted dates has caused a diplomatic rift with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE, which has been importing dates for its embassy since the Abraham Accords, expressed outrage and felt insulted by the move. The ban, enforced by Israel's Agriculture Ministry, has led to heightened tensions between the two nations since the Abraham Accords.
Israel's ban on unpitted dates sparks diplomatic row with UAE. https://t.co/jpnrIQxOuW
UAE expresses outrage as Israel blocks unpitted date imports. https://t.co/jpnrIQxOuW
UAE 'insulted' after Israel bars import of unpitted dates https://t.co/jpnrIQxOuW
Pit stop: Israel’s ban on dates causes diplomatic snag with UAE This move has angered the Emiratis, who have been importing dates for their embassy since the Abraham Accords. https://t.co/lywOaggEmh
Ban on date imports said to pit UAE against Israel’s Agriculture Ministry https://t.co/DLdlalnnh5
Pit stop: Israel’s ban on dates causes diplomatic snag with UAE. This move has angered the Emiratis, who have been importing dates for their embassy since the Abraham Accords. https://t.co/lywOagg6wJ
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