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Trio of U.S. Allies Join Forces as War, Iran Deal Roil Mideast

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, from left, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett while meeting in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 22. — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, from left, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett while meeting in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 22.
Photographer: Embassy of Israel in Egypt/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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Abdel Latif Wahba and

March 22, 2022, 7:14 PM UTC

Leaders of Egypt, Israel and the United Arab Emirates discussed energy and food security in a landmark meeting that showcased ever-deepening ties between the three U.S. allies at a time of intense geopolitical upheaval.

The talks between Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh also focused on other regional and global issues, according to a statement.