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Historical agreement with the United Arab Emirates

The Palestinians are angry about the agreement with the Emirates, and Israel is preparing for a response

The consequences of normalizing relations with Abu Dhabi, which has never fought Israel and does not share a border with it, will not be immediately clarified. While regionally the move bodes well for the common struggle in Iran, the explosiveness may appear on the part of the Palestinian Authority. The fear - a protest in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip that will increase terrorism

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Amir Bohbot

The announcement of the normalization of relations with the United Arab Emirates was received with skepticism among elements in the defense establishment due to the terminology used by the parties. While in Israel the move is defined as a "historic peace agreement", Abu Dhabi uses the term "normalization". While the United Arab Emirates and the United States are talking about "revoking the annexation," in Jerusalem there are reservations about "postponing the annexation."

Since these are not countries that have fought in Israel in the past or have a common border, the consequences are neither immediate nor tangible. However, according to sources in the defense establishment, the person who was directly affected by the move is the Palestinian Authority, which is expected to suffer a deterioration in its regional status that may also affect Israel. The main concern - protests and incitement in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip that will lead to an increase in terrorism.

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"It has been proven over the years that when the Palestinian Authority weakens, it is a game against Israel," one of the sources explained. "We prefer a stable and controlling authority on the ground - otherwise Hamas will use every space to take over the street and centers of influence. No one would want to see in the area the opposite situation that Hamas takes over political assets."

"While Hamas is burning entire territories in Israel and inflating terrorist balloons throughout the western Negev, we are promoting the transfer of tens of millions of dollars from Qatar to the Gaza Strip. In the West Bank, they sit quietly and do not receive assistance and their situation deteriorates from month to month."

Other sources in the defense establishment claim that the agreement has very great potential in the security, intelligence and economic fields under two conditions - the opening of embassies and the launch of a direct flight line from Ben Gurion Airport to Abu Dhabi.

According to a source familiar with the process, led by the United States and assisted by the UN envoy to the Middle East, Nikolai Mladnov, "A relationship has existed between the United Arab Emirates and Israel for quite a few years. In the economic field there are very significant deals and relations with an Arab state formally this is a very important event. "If more Arab countries come after the unification and a positive domino effect is created, as we understand behind the scenes, it will be huge for Israel in many ways." The

same source explained that from a security point of view, all parties to the agreement have common interests against Iran. Between Israel, the United States and the United Arab Emirates can help everyone.

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In the economic-security channel, sources in the defense industries clarified that there is already a trade channel with countries in the UAE, but it is "a small percentage of total Israeli exports" and is conducted under strict, restrictive and very strict laws and procedures of the Defense Export Control Division. Now that the contacts have matured into an open agreement, the potential for expanding Israeli exports is even greater.

The sources explained that the potential includes not only the field of air defense such as the sale of radars, Iron Dome batteries or unmanned aircraft but also weapons systems, high-tech and other projects with greater potential than other countries.

According to the sources, the government should seize the political opportunity. In Tehran, they said, "Israel can certainly help" in the UAE's concern about Iran's intrusion into Yemen. "

"Sunni countries are afraid of Iran and we must take advantage of this fear. Regional peace must be promoted even if it is limited. Apparently, the Iranians are boiling and criticizing the process and that says it all. A strong front can be formed here," said one of them.