UAE-Israel agreement: 'History will never forget the hypocritical behavior of the UAE

 

Turkey has called the UAE's peace deal with Israel a hypocritical act and said that history and the people of the region will never forget the agreement. In a joint statement issued Thursday, US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed expressed hope that this historic development would help bring peace to the Middle East. Will  A statement issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that the UAE's attitude was "hypocritical".  Turkey says history and the people of the region will never forget the UAE's "hypocritical approach" to the deal with Israel, which Turkey says the UAE has made in its own interests.  The written statement added that "a strong response from the Palestinian people and the administration is justified against this agreement."  "It's very disturbing, the UAE should have followed the Arab League's Arab peace plan. It is not true that this tripartite declaration is being seen as beneficial to the Palestinian people.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi  It should be noted that Turkey has diplomatic and trade relations with Israel, but these relations have been strained for years. In 2010, Israeli troops killed 10 Turkish workers trying to break the blockade on the Gaza Strip.  Thursday's agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is being hailed by various quarters as a historic development for the Middle East.

President Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed said in a joint statement on Thursday that the agreement would result in Israel suspending plans to annex more territory in occupied West Bank to Israel. In the coming weeks, delegations from Israel and the UAE will meet to discuss investment, tourism, direct flights, security, communications, technology, energy, health, culture, the environment, the establishment of embassies, and other issues of mutual interest. But will sign bilateral agreements.  The joint statement said: "Establishing direct links between the two most dynamic societies and modern economies in the Middle East will lead to economic growth, innovation in technology, and better people-to-people contacts." Will change the region.

In addition, Israel will stop claiming its sovereignty over the territories set out in President Trump's proposed peace plan between Israel and Palestine. It should be noted that President Trump has supported Israel's plan to integrate ghettos in West Jordan and the strategically important Jordan Valley into Israel. Palestinians have warned that any such move would dampen their hopes for an independent state and violate international law.  Palestinians watch US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates in the Israeli-administered West Bank city of Hebron.

The international community overwhelmingly supports the Palestinian cause. UAE Foreign Minister Anwar al-Qarqash said the UAE's recognition of Israel was "a very bold move" to prevent a "time bomb" of Israel's annexation of West Jordan. He said the UAE considered it a "stop rather than a suspension of integration". When asked about Palestinian criticism of the UAE's move, he acknowledged that the stance in the region is strong. He said he hoped to hear "normal noise". "We used to get angry at him but then we thought let's just throw it away." The joint agreement states that Israel "will now consider expanding its relations with other Arab and Muslim countries" and that the United Arab Emirates and the United States will work to that end. The UAE and Israel will also work with the United States to launch a "strategic agenda for the Middle East." The three leaders say they "share a common vision of the risks and opportunities in the region, and are also committed to promoting stability through diplomatic relations, greater economic cooperation, and closer defense ties."

A spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said the deal was "treasonous" and that the United Arab Emirates was recalling its ambassador to Palestine. The establishment of full diplomatic relations and embassies, and the normalization of trade relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, is an important diplomatic step. But that inevitably raises questions. Will the promises made in this agreement be fulfilled? And will other Gulf countries follow suit? It is also important to keep in mind what is not included in this agreement. This is far from the comprehensive peace plan for resolving the Palestinian issue that President Trump has repeatedly called for. However, the agreement has short-term benefits for all parties. The White House was the first party to announce the agreement. Now that his chances of re-election are looking slim, the deal is a small, but successful one for him.

This saves Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is facing alleged corruption cases, from the problem he has created, namely the promise of integration of parts of the occupied West Bank into Israel. This promise has so far proved unworkable, including the US half-hearted stance and strong international opposition. Netanyahu's "peace movement" with the United Arab Emirates could increase his chances of winning the Israeli general election. It is difficult to say what immediate benefits the UAE will get from the agreement, but it will certainly improve relations with Washington, and the agreement with Israel will help it in economic, defense and scientific fields. It will be of great benefit.

Overall, the deal could offer more or less the same benefits at first glance. And as far as the Palestinians are concerned, it is difficult for them to draw any conclusions from the news other than uneasiness because they have once again been sidelined. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump said, "Now that the ice has melted, I hope more Arab and Muslim countries will follow the UAE."

Speaking to reporters at the White House Oval Office, he said the signing ceremony would be held at the White House in the next few weeks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address that he had "postponed" plans to annex West Jordan to Israel, but that those plans were still "under consideration."  With the implementation of these plans, the West Bank will formally become part of Israel. "There has been no change in my plans to establish our sovereignty over Judea and Samaria in harmony with the United States," Netanyahu said. I am committed to this and nothing has changed. Let me remind you that I was the one who raised the issue of autonomy in these areas. These issues are still on the table. Netanyahu said Israel would co-operate with the UAE in coronavirus vaccine development, energy, water, environmental protection, and many other areas. Analysts say the deal could be a foreign policy victory for US President Donald Trump, who will run for re-election in November.  It will also strengthen the personality of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is facing an investigation into alleged corruption. Both leaders' popularity has plummeted due to their reaction to the coronavirus. And right-wingers in Israel who want West Jordan to integrate into Israel have expressed outrage at the announcement. The UAE's ambassador to the United States, Youssef al-Atiba, called the agreement with Israel a "victory for diplomacy and the region as a whole." "This is a significant development in Arab-Israeli relations that will reduce tensions and create new energy for positive change," he added. Until now, there have been no diplomatic relations between Israel and the Gulf Arab states. The two countries had informal contacts due to concerns over Iran's regional influence. In response to President Trump's tweet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted in Hebrew, "historic day."  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "I had high hopes that West Jordan would not be integrated into Israel, and today the agreement to suspend these plans is a welcome step towards a more peaceful the Middle East."  Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi also welcomed the plan, while Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said the agreement would allow stalled peace talks to move forward.  But Hanan Ashrawi, a senior Palestinian official, condemned the deal, saying that the UAE was "now open about secret agreements with Israel and the resumption of relations." Friends, never make a deal with you. '  Tasnim, a news agency affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, called the deal "shameful." Hamas, a militant group in Gaza, called the deal "a stabbing in the back."