The United Arab Emirates indicated that normalization would provide it with increased leverage to intervene on behalf of the Palestinians, but observers speculated that the deal would encourage the Arab states to set aside the Palestinian cause when it suited those states’ interests.

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The United Arab Emirates indicated that normalization would provide it with increased leverage to intervene on behalf of the Palestinians, but observers speculated that the deal would encourage the Arab states to set aside the Palestinian cause when it suited those states’ interests.

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Arab states saw benefits in forging ties with Israel due to its technological advancements and economic potential.
The acceleration of Arab-Israeli normalization, which diminished the significance of the Palestinian issue for Arab leaders, potentially undermining the chances for a two-state solution and prompting a response from Hamas.
The Palestinian leadership and some factions criticized the accords, considering them a betrayal and arguing that they undermine the unified stance that peace with Israel should come only in exchange for establishing a Palestinian state.

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Abraham accords: peace declaration, summary, countries, & significance

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Abraham Accords