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Tel Aviv (Israel), Jul 14 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Abir Sultan) The United Arab Emirates inaugurated its embassy in Israel, located in Tel Aviv, on Wednesday, marking a major milestone towards the normalization of relations between both nations. The event took place just two weeks after an Israeli diplomatic mission officially opened an embassy in Abu Dhabi.FOOTAGE OF THE INAUGURATION.
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