The accords solidify a growing alliance between Israel and some Arab countries to contain Persian Iran. Arguably it was President Donald Trump’s unsuccessful effort to secure a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians that indirectly expedited the UAE-Israel accord. The accords could give the Gulf states access to previously off-limits U.S. weaponry, just as Egypt was able to secure better American arms after its peace deal with Israel. For Israel, establishing normal diplomatic ties with Arab countries has long been a strategic goal. To many Palestinians, the deals give Israel the benefits of peace without requiring it to pay the price of relinquishing its grip over seized land.

Source: Washington Post September 15, 2020 15:47 UTC