“Trump announces Israel and United Arab Emirates will formalize diplomatic ties in potentially historic deal.” 

Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by USA Today for the story “Trump announces Israel and United Arab Emirates will formalize diplomatic ties in potentially historic deal.” Khalil, who specializes in Middle East affairs, believes the announcement is a political move for both Trump and Netanyahu, who are both facing backlash. “It’s no mystery that it’s not going well for the president” so close to the election, says Khalil, and hence why Trump is making any effort to gain support.