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Israel’s Abraham Accords Dividend Is in Doubt
The Gaza war and violence against Arabs within Israel may slow investment from the Gulf.
Investors may be watching.
Photographer: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP
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Last December, Israeli tourists brushed off their government’s warnings against traveling to the Gulf Arab states. The risk of being stalked by Iranian spies on the streets of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain was no deterrence for Israelis seeking the novel experience of visiting countries that had until recently been out of bounds.
Their enthusiasm was a hopeful harbinger for businesses gearing up for the opportunities from the new tourist flows, ranging from airlines and travel agencies to a joint venture to supply Abu Dhabi’s hotels with kosher food.