The recent agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel has been met with reactions from all around the world. The historic agreement, announced in August 2020, marks the first normalization of relations between an Arab country and Israel in over 25 years.
The UAE-Israel agreement, also known as the Abraham Accords, has been hailed as a significant step toward peace in the Middle East. The agreement was brokered by the United States, and it includes a commitment by Israel to suspend its plans to annex parts of the West Bank.
Many countries and leaders have praised the agreement. The United States President Donald Trump has called it a “major breakthrough” for peace in the region. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also welcomed the agreement, saying that “it is good for the stability of the region and the world.”
On the other hand, there have been some criticisms of the agreement. Some Palestinian leaders have condemned the UAE for betraying their cause. A spokesman for Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, called the agreement a “stab in the back” of the Palestinian people.
Iran, Israel`s arch-enemy, has also criticized the agreement. The Iranian foreign ministry called it a “strategic folly” that would lead to the “strengthening of the Zionist regime.”
The agreement has been welcomed by many in the business community. It is expected to lead to increased investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. In fact, the first direct flight from Israel to the UAE took place in August 2020, just a few days after the announcement of the agreement.
In conclusion, the UAE-Israel agreement has been met with mixed reactions. While it has been widely praised as a step toward peace in the Middle East, there have also been criticisms from some quarters. Only time will tell how the agreement will shape the future of the region.