Israel-UAE deal: Peace was also desired by people, says Jared Kushner

US Presidential Adviser Jared Kushner (R) speaks as he stands next to the Head of Israel's National Security Council Meir Ben-Shabbat (L) at the Abu Dhabi airport. Credit: AFP Photo

President Donald Trump's senior adviser, Jared Kushner, said on Monday that the peace forged by Emirati and Israeli leaders was also desired by the two countries's peoples.

Kushner also thanked Saudi Arabia for granting permission for the first official Israeli flight from Tel Aviv to the United Arab Emirates. He made his comments after landing at Abu Dhabi airport.