Diplomatic Shift: UAE's Anwar Gargash Calls for Balanced Approach to Israel-Palestine Issue

Anwar Gargash, a key diplomatic adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, addressed the need for a pragmatic approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi. He underscored that maximalist views on the issue are outdated and ineffective.

Gargash argued that neither Israelis nor Palestinians have benefited from direct confrontation, stressing the necessity of ensuring security for Israel while establishing a sustainable Palestinian state. These remarks reflect changes in the UAE's diplomatic strategies in the region.

A significant figure in the normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states, Gargash emphasized that any annexation attempts in Palestinian territories would cross a 'red line', potentially threatening regional stability.