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Will Israel's Actions in Gaza Affect the Abraham Accords?
(The National-UAE) Dr. Ebtesam Al Ketbi - I do not believe that the military escalation in Gaza and Israel will push for a reconsideration of the Abraham Accords. The agreement was a strategic decision made by its signatories. The motivations and reasons that led to it are still strong, present and manifold. The spirit of the Abraham Accords, moreover, is based on the importance of diplomatic solutions and the de-escalation of conflict to create an environment of stability and engagement in development. The latest events only draw more attention to the fact that peaceful and diplomatic solutions are in the common interests of everyone. Lessons must be learned from what has happened in order to cement the sense of moderation and tolerance that form the basic foundations on which the Abraham Accords were established. The Palestinians, of course, share a responsibility for peace. They need to be realistic in their political proposals, work under one unified political leadership, stick to the peaceful means of expression and refrain from all acts of violence against civilians. The writer is president of the Emirates Policy Centre.