Palestine–United Arab Emirates relations

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United Arab Emirates

Palestinian Territories - United Arab Emirates relations are the economic and political relations between the United Arab Emirates and The Palestinian Territories. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a Liaison Office in Ramallah while Palestine maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi. Both countries form part of the Middle East region and share strong cultural ties. Like other Muslim countries, the UAE supports the independence of Palestine. Many Palestinians travel, work, and reside in the UAE.[1] In recent years however, there has been a relapse in relations.[2]

Relapse in relationships[]

Since 2018, the United Arab Emirates has improved its relations with Israel, culminating in the Abraham Accords between the UAE and Israel in September 2020. Ramallah recalled its ambassadors from the UAE over the deal with Israel.[3][4] On 30 October 2020, it was reported that long-time rival of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and ex-Fatah chief in the Gaza Strip Mohammed Dahlan aided efforts to normalize ties between Arab countries and Israel, angering Abbas.[5] In light of normalization efforts with Israel, Palestine has rejected multiple times UAE aid.[6][7]

On 5 February 2021, It was reported that UAE funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) was slashed by 98% in 2020, amidst normalization with Israel.[8]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Palestinians Living in UAE Uncertain Over Peace Deal With Israel". The Media Line. 2020-08-16. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  2. ^ "Palestinians Feel Betrayed By UAE-Israel Deal". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  3. ^ Entous, Adam. "Donald Trump's New World Order". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  4. ^ "Palestinians recall ambassador from UAE over Israel deal". Hindustan Times. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  5. ^ Ferziger, Jonathan H. "The UAE's Invisible Palestinian Hand". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  6. ^ Staff, Al-Monitor (2020-05-22). "Palestinian Authority rejects COVID-19 aid flown from UAE to Israel". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  7. ^ Melhem, Ahmad (2020-06-17). "Palestinians reject aid from UAE again". Al-Monitor. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  8. ^ "i24NEWS". www.i24news.tv. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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