Palestinian rights at center of UAE-Israel peace deal
The peace deal signed by the United Arab Emirates and Israel on August 13 is expected to serve the interests of the Palestinian people best.
This was why the deal was warmly welcomed by a large
number of states. The same states viewed the deal as a diplomatic victory that
boosts peace and security in the region.
The rights of the Palestinians took center stage in
the deal. The UAE has always been one of the strongest backers of these rights.
The deal suspends Israel's planned annexation of
territories from the occupied West Bank. It also guarantees the rights of the
Palestinians to hold their prayers inside the al-Aqsa Mosque.
The same deal ends a six-year negotiation stalemate
and blows new life into the negotiating process on the road to reaching a just
and comprehensive peace.
Deserved gains
The UAE was keen on serving the interests of the
Palestinians through its peace deal with Israel.
The suspension of the planned annexation of West Bank
territories rescues over 30% of this occupied territory. This also rescues the
homes of over 112,000 Palestinians living in 43 villages in the areas Israel
planned to annex.
Ending the stalemate
The deal also opens the door for the resumption of
peace talks between the Palestinians and the Israelis. It allows all Muslims to
enter the al-Aqsa Mosque.
The deal sends the message to Israel that more
openness to Arabs and Muslims is better than the occupation of Arab land.
This revives peace hopes between the Palestinians and
the Israelis. It also closes the door of violence and bloodshed in the region.
All this serves regional and international security.
