The United Arab Emirates has renewed its call for peace in the Middle East, insisting that a two-state solution remains the most realistic way to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
The Assistant Minister for Political Affairs and Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lana Nusseibeh, made this known in a statement on Thursday, reflecting on the significance of the 2020 Abraham Accords signed under US President Donald Trump.
She explained that the agreements were “anchored in a vision of peace built on prosperity, coexistence, and tolerance.”
According to her, the accords were never meant to sideline the Palestinian struggle but rather to strengthen efforts towards an independent Palestinian state.
She recalled that at the time of the signing, the UAE’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had commended Israel’s decision to suspend its planned annexation of parts of the West Bank, describing the move as “a step towards a better Middle East and a shared will to achieve a brighter future for generations.”
Nusseibeh, however, warned that any fresh push to annex West Bank territory would go against the spirit of the agreement and threaten regional stability.
She described annexation as a “red line” for the UAE and urged the Israeli government to step back from such plans.
“The path to peace requires courage, persistence, and a refusal to allow extremism or violence to dictate the future of the region,” she noted.
She stressed that ending the war in Gaza, freeing hostages, and preventing Hamas from retaining control of the territory were the first steps to de-escalation.
She further said efforts should focus on restoring order in Gaza, reforming Palestinian governance, and reuniting Gaza with the West Bank.
Reaffirming its stance, the UAE said it remained committed to a peaceful solution that guarantees Israel and Palestine coexist “side by side in peace, security, and prosperity.”
PUNCH Online reports that since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a pioneering Arab nation in normalising ties with Israel — the first Gulf state to do so.
The agreement was forged on the condition that Israel suspend plans to annex parts of the West Bank, thereby preserving the potential for a two-state resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Over the years, the Accords have facilitated unprecedented economic and diplomatic cooperation between the UAE and Israel, spanning technology, cybersecurity, tourism, healthcare, and trade
However, this progress now faces jeopardy. UAE officials have issued stern warnings that any renewed attempts by Israel to annex West Bank territory would cross a “red line” and threaten the Accords’ very foundation, potentially undoing years of careful regional integration and peace-building efforts.
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