Prince Mohammad Bin Zayed and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel and the UAE are set to establish diplomatic relations. This sudden recognition for peace was facilitated by the United States. The agreement states that Israel will not annex the West Bank in exchange for bilateral ties with the UAE. This seems difficult to imagine that Israel would refrain from its wider territorial ambitions. Considering that the Lukid Party uses anti-Arab racism to energize the right-wing of Israeli politics. There could also be another ulterior motive. Israel may be attempting to build a gulf state coalition to confront Iran. Doing so would make it easier for Israel to conduct military action. Saudi Arabia already is engaged in a proxy war with Iran in Yemen. The Trump administration wants to present this as a diplomatic victory, however complications may just be starting. The Palestinians have limited support in their efforts to establish a state. Settlement construction continues and the occupation still persists. Egypt and Jordan used to be dedicated supporters of the cause for Palestinian national self-determination until they open relations with Israel. Without support from Arab nations or UN resolutions Palestinians could fall victim to further Israeli violence. There still remains the possibility negotiations could collapse. Besides political agreements, the UAE wants economic cooperation with Israel.
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