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Israeli and Emirati flags line a road in the Israeli coastal city of Netanya, on Aug. 16, 2020. (Credit: Jack Guez/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates have developed increasingly close strategic ties, despite the devastating war in Gaza that followed the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. The Israeli-American war against Iran has further strengthened this rapprochement, opening a new front in Abu Dhabi's engagement with the Palestinian issue. While Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have historically dominated regional diplomacy on Palestine, the Emirates have carved out a role in Gaza's reconstruction and in behind-the-scenes discussions with Washington and Israel over the enclave's future.On Oct. 18, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized the Emirates to carry out infrastructure work in an "Emirati bubble" in Gaza under Israeli military control, making an exception to... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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