On August 13, 2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel announced a historic agreement that would establish diplomatic ties between the two countries. While this move has been hailed as a significant step towards peace and stability in the Middle East, it has also raised concerns about the future of the Palestinian people.

The UAE-Israel agreement has been called a “peace deal,” but it is important to understand that it is not a resolution to the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Instead, it is a diplomatic agreement between two countries that have historically been at odds with each other.

For many Palestinians, the UAE-Israel agreement is a betrayal of their cause. They see it as a normalization of relations with Israel without any regard for the ongoing occupation and oppression of their people. They worry that the agreement will weaken the Arab world`s support for the Palestinian cause and undermine their efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.

Others, however, see the agreement as an opportunity for progress. They believe that the UAE`s move will encourage other Arab countries to follow suit and normalize their relations with Israel. They argue that increased diplomatic ties and economic cooperation between Israel and Arab countries could lead to greater stability and security in the region.

Regardless of one`s stance on the UAE-Israel agreement, it is clear that the issue of Palestine remains a complex and deeply divisive one in the Middle East. The Palestinian people have suffered for decades under Israeli occupation, and their struggle for self-determination and justice continues to this day.

As the world watches the developments following the UAE-Israel agreement, it is important to remember the human cost of this conflict and to support the efforts of those working towards a peaceful and just resolution for all parties involved.