The UAE maintains ties with Israel amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need for humanitarian measures and a two-state solution, while expressing concern over the situation in Gaza.
The United Arab Emirates and Israel forged diplomatic relations in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, marking a significant move in Arab-Israeli relations.
Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, the UAE maintained ties with Israel, yet expressed solidarity with Palestinians as regional tensions escalated.
Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s ambassador to the UN, highlighted the benefits of collaboration with Israel, citing initiatives like field hospitals in Gaza and maritime medical aid in Egypt.
However, Nusseibeh emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire and a two-state solution for Gaza residents, underscoring the necessity of engaging with dissenting voices to achieve peace.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza resulted in significant casualties, with Hamas initiating attacks on Israel and Israel responding with a forceful offensive in Gaza.
The UAE, alongside other Gulf states, voiced concern over potential Israeli military actions in Rafah, stressing the dire consequences such actions would entail for the population seeking refuge there.
Nusseibeh reiterated the UAE’s support for a two-state solution, asserting it as essential for Gaza’s reconstruction and emphasizing the Arab consensus on Palestinian statehood.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance on negotiations for a Palestinian state remains unchanged.
The UAE has invested billions in development projects in Gaza and the West Bank but insists on confidence-building measures with Israel to prevent further destruction.
Nusseibeh underscored the necessity of tangible progress towards peace, calling for constructive engagement and cooperation to secure lasting solutions in the region.
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