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The UAE and Its Role in Supporting Israeli Policies: An Analytical Study
Prepared by researcher H.M.
Introduction
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the prominent political and economic powers in the Gulf region, and its foreign policy has significantly evolved in recent years, especially after its signing of normalization agreements with the Zionist entity in 2020. This step raised numerous questions regarding the UAE's role in the region, particularly concerning the Palestinian issue. Hence, the central question arises: Does the UAE represent a proxy state for Zionism? This article examines the evolution of the UAE-Israel relationship and analyzes the political and economic positions adopted by the UAE that contribute to supporting Israeli policies, highlighting the key evidence supporting or refuting this perspective.
Chapter One: The Historical Background of UAE-Israel Relations
Section One: The Normalization of UAE-Israel Relations
On August 13, 2020, the UAE signed a historic agreement with the Zionist entity, referred to as the "Abraham Accords." The agreement was brokered by the United States, with the UAE aiming to fully normalize relations with Israel in various sectors such as economics, trade, tourism, and security cooperation. This agreement is considered a turning point in the history of Arab-Israeli relations, representing the most significant public normalization between an Arab country and Israel in recent decades.
Additionally, this normalization came at a critical time for the Arab world, raising questions about the future of the Palestinian cause and the traditional Arab positions that had conditioned normalization on the establishment of a just and permanent solution for Palestine. While the UAE justified the normalization as a step toward enhancing stability and peace in the region, many observers believe that it has provided Israel with significant incentives to strengthen its position in the region, leading to questions about the motives behind this shift in UAE policy.
Section Two: UAE’s Stance in International Forums
On the international stage, the UAE has adopted several positions that are seen as supportive of Israel on various occasions. At forums such as the United Nations, the UAE has shown support for Israeli stances concerning resolutions against Israel. Furthermore, the UAE has sought to adopt policies more aligned with Israel in political and economic matters. Through these actions, the UAE emerges as an indirect supporter of Israeli interests in the region, reinforcing the idea that it plays a facilitating role in strengthening Zionist power.
Section Three: UAE Investments in Israel
Following the signing of the Abraham Accords, the UAE began implementing joint investment projects with Israel in fields such as technology, health, and renewable energy. This economic cooperation is seen as a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel, aligning with the interests of both countries. In this context, some argue that the UAE has become an economic leverage for the Zionist entity, with Israel being one of the preferred destinations for UAE investments in the region.
Chapter Two: The UAE’s Role in Regional and International Issues
Section One: Supporting Authoritarian Regimes in the Arab World
Since the outbreak of the Arab revolutions in 2011, the UAE has taken a supportive stance toward authoritarian regimes in several Arab countries. Notably, in Egypt, the UAE was one of the main supporters of the military regime following the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi. It is believed that the UAE seeks to maintain political stability in the region in a manner that serves Israeli interests, ensuring a secure environment for Israel, especially in countering the increasing Iranian influence.
Some regional actors argue that the UAE supports regimes that adopt policies aligned with Western and Israeli strategies, further cementing the UAE’s image as an unspoken supporter of Zionist policies in the region.
Section Two: UAE’s Position on the Palestinian Cause
While the UAE was historically one of the supporters of the Palestinian cause, its political stance in recent years has raised significant questions. Through normalizing relations with Israel, the UAE has reduced its role as a primary supporter of Palestine. The UAE has sought to marginalize the Palestinian issue from its political interests, transforming itself into a country that shares in economic and security policies with Israel, leading to criticism from several Palestinian and Arab groups who view this shift as a betrayal of the Palestinian cause.
Section Three: The UAE and Iran
The UAE has worked to limit Iranian influence in the region, which aligns with Israeli interests in countering Iran’s growing presence. Through its alliances with the United States and Israel, the UAE plays a significant role in combating forces that threaten regional stability, including Iran. In this regard, some analysts believe that the UAE acts as an agent in implementing Israeli policies in the region against Iran, thereby indirectly supporting Israel's security interests.
Chapter Three: The Impact of UAE Policy on Regional Security and the Palestinian Future
Section One: Promoting Regional Stability or Supporting Zionism?
The UAE is one of the countries that aims to enhance regional stability through economic and political alliances. However, this policy often contradicts the aspirations of Arab populations and Palestinian rights. Through its support for Israel, particularly in security and economic matters, some argue that the UAE is indirectly contributing to the strengthening of Zionist hegemony in the region.
Section Two: The Impact of Normalization on Arab-Israeli Relations
The UAE's normalization of relations with Israel is likely to open the door for other Arab countries to adopt a similar approach. While some Arab nations may view normalization as a step toward peace, many analysts believe that this normalization diminishes the unified Arab stance on the Palestinian issue and grants legitimacy to Israel at the expense of Palestinian rights.
Section Three: The Palestinian Future Under UAE Policy
While some UAE officials claim they are working toward peace, the reality is that this policy could harm the Palestinian cause in the long term. Normalizing relations with Israel may weaken the Palestinian position on the international stage, as the UAE contributes to undermining Arab efforts to secure Palestinian rights. This raises important questions about the UAE’s strategies in the region and its relationship with Palestinian rights.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the UAE's foreign policy in recent years has led many observers to consider it a proxy state for Zionism in the region. Through normalizing relations with Israel, supporting Israeli stances in international forums, and engaging in economic cooperation, the UAE contributes to strengthening Israeli power in the Middle East. Although the UAE promotes its positions as advocating for peace, its actions raise doubts about its commitment to the Palestinian cause, placing it under criticism from various Arab and Palestinian parties.
References
Arkon, Muhammad. Islam Between Secularism and Religion. Beirut: Center for Arab Unity Studies, 2009.
Khalil, Tarek. The UAE and Israeli Relations: Normalization or Betrayal?. Cairo: Arab Thought House, 2020.
Al-Naimi, Adel. The UAE’s Role in Regional Politics: From Normalization to Targeting. Abu Dhabi: Gulf Publishing House, 2018.
Marzouki, Muhammad. The UAE’s Stance on the Palestinian Cause. Tunis: Al-Taleya Publishing House, 2021.
Al-Ali, Abdullah. Arab Normalization with Israel: Its Motivations and Implications. Amman: Dar Al-Hewar, 2022.
Prepared by researcher H.M.
Introduction
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the prominent political and economic powers in the Gulf region, and its foreign policy has significantly evolved in recent years, especially after its signing of normalization agreements with the Zionist entity in 2020. This step raised numerous questions regarding the UAE's role in the region, particularly concerning the Palestinian issue. Hence, the central question arises: Does the UAE represent a proxy state for Zionism? This article examines the evolution of the UAE-Israel relationship and analyzes the political and economic positions adopted by the UAE that contribute to supporting Israeli policies, highlighting the key evidence supporting or refuting this perspective.
Chapter One: The Historical Background of UAE-Israel Relations
Section One: The Normalization of UAE-Israel Relations
On August 13, 2020, the UAE signed a historic agreement with the Zionist entity, referred to as the "Abraham Accords." The agreement was brokered by the United States, with the UAE aiming to fully normalize relations with Israel in various sectors such as economics, trade, tourism, and security cooperation. This agreement is considered a turning point in the history of Arab-Israeli relations, representing the most significant public normalization between an Arab country and Israel in recent decades.
Additionally, this normalization came at a critical time for the Arab world, raising questions about the future of the Palestinian cause and the traditional Arab positions that had conditioned normalization on the establishment of a just and permanent solution for Palestine. While the UAE justified the normalization as a step toward enhancing stability and peace in the region, many observers believe that it has provided Israel with significant incentives to strengthen its position in the region, leading to questions about the motives behind this shift in UAE policy.
Section Two: UAE’s Stance in International Forums
On the international stage, the UAE has adopted several positions that are seen as supportive of Israel on various occasions. At forums such as the United Nations, the UAE has shown support for Israeli stances concerning resolutions against Israel. Furthermore, the UAE has sought to adopt policies more aligned with Israel in political and economic matters. Through these actions, the UAE emerges as an indirect supporter of Israeli interests in the region, reinforcing the idea that it plays a facilitating role in strengthening Zionist power.
Section Three: UAE Investments in Israel
Following the signing of the Abraham Accords, the UAE began implementing joint investment projects with Israel in fields such as technology, health, and renewable energy. This economic cooperation is seen as a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel, aligning with the interests of both countries. In this context, some argue that the UAE has become an economic leverage for the Zionist entity, with Israel being one of the preferred destinations for UAE investments in the region.
Chapter Two: The UAE’s Role in Regional and International Issues
Section One: Supporting Authoritarian Regimes in the Arab World
Since the outbreak of the Arab revolutions in 2011, the UAE has taken a supportive stance toward authoritarian regimes in several Arab countries. Notably, in Egypt, the UAE was one of the main supporters of the military regime following the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi. It is believed that the UAE seeks to maintain political stability in the region in a manner that serves Israeli interests, ensuring a secure environment for Israel, especially in countering the increasing Iranian influence.
Some regional actors argue that the UAE supports regimes that adopt policies aligned with Western and Israeli strategies, further cementing the UAE’s image as an unspoken supporter of Zionist policies in the region.
Section Two: UAE’s Position on the Palestinian Cause
While the UAE was historically one of the supporters of the Palestinian cause, its political stance in recent years has raised significant questions. Through normalizing relations with Israel, the UAE has reduced its role as a primary supporter of Palestine. The UAE has sought to marginalize the Palestinian issue from its political interests, transforming itself into a country that shares in economic and security policies with Israel, leading to criticism from several Palestinian and Arab groups who view this shift as a betrayal of the Palestinian cause.
Section Three: The UAE and Iran
The UAE has worked to limit Iranian influence in the region, which aligns with Israeli interests in countering Iran’s growing presence. Through its alliances with the United States and Israel, the UAE plays a significant role in combating forces that threaten regional stability, including Iran. In this regard, some analysts believe that the UAE acts as an agent in implementing Israeli policies in the region against Iran, thereby indirectly supporting Israel's security interests.
Chapter Three: The Impact of UAE Policy on Regional Security and the Palestinian Future
Section One: Promoting Regional Stability or Supporting Zionism?
The UAE is one of the countries that aims to enhance regional stability through economic and political alliances. However, this policy often contradicts the aspirations of Arab populations and Palestinian rights. Through its support for Israel, particularly in security and economic matters, some argue that the UAE is indirectly contributing to the strengthening of Zionist hegemony in the region.
Section Two: The Impact of Normalization on Arab-Israeli Relations
The UAE's normalization of relations with Israel is likely to open the door for other Arab countries to adopt a similar approach. While some Arab nations may view normalization as a step toward peace, many analysts believe that this normalization diminishes the unified Arab stance on the Palestinian issue and grants legitimacy to Israel at the expense of Palestinian rights.
Section Three: The Palestinian Future Under UAE Policy
While some UAE officials claim they are working toward peace, the reality is that this policy could harm the Palestinian cause in the long term. Normalizing relations with Israel may weaken the Palestinian position on the international stage, as the UAE contributes to undermining Arab efforts to secure Palestinian rights. This raises important questions about the UAE’s strategies in the region and its relationship with Palestinian rights.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the UAE's foreign policy in recent years has led many observers to consider it a proxy state for Zionism in the region. Through normalizing relations with Israel, supporting Israeli stances in international forums, and engaging in economic cooperation, the UAE contributes to strengthening Israeli power in the Middle East. Although the UAE promotes its positions as advocating for peace, its actions raise doubts about its commitment to the Palestinian cause, placing it under criticism from various Arab and Palestinian parties.
References
Arkon, Muhammad. Islam Between Secularism and Religion. Beirut: Center for Arab Unity Studies, 2009.
Khalil, Tarek. The UAE and Israeli Relations: Normalization or Betrayal?. Cairo: Arab Thought House, 2020.
Al-Naimi, Adel. The UAE’s Role in Regional Politics: From Normalization to Targeting. Abu Dhabi: Gulf Publishing House, 2018.
Marzouki, Muhammad. The UAE’s Stance on the Palestinian Cause. Tunis: Al-Taleya Publishing House, 2021.
Al-Ali, Abdullah. Arab Normalization with Israel: Its Motivations and Implications. Amman: Dar Al-Hewar, 2022.