Sun Sep 15 17:48:49 UTC 2024: ## Arab States Stand Firm on Israel Ties Despite Hamas War

**Jerusalem, October 10, 2023** – Despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, four Arab states – the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan – have refused to sever ties with Israel, upholding the Abraham Accords signed in 2020. These agreements, which normalized relations between Israel and the four countries, are seen as vital to their national interests, particularly in countering threats from Iran and its proxies.

The ongoing conflict, triggered by Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel on October 7th, has sparked widespread calls across the Arab world for the signatories to break off relations. While some Latin American countries, such as Bolivia, Belize, and Colombia, have done so, the Abraham Accord signatories have remained steadfast.

Both the UAE and Bahrain, which have ambassadors in Israel, have declined to recall them. This decision highlights the strategic importance of the accords, which have been instrumental in fostering regional cooperation and addressing common security challenges.

“The Arab signatories to the Abraham Accords have realized that their biggest threat is not from Israel, but from Iran and its proxies,” a source close to the negotiations said. “These agreements are seen as a key tool to counter those threats.”

This stance, however, has been met with criticism from some quarters, particularly within the Palestinian community, who see the normalization of ties with Israel as a betrayal.

The situation remains fluid, with the future of the Abraham Accords hanging in the balance. As the conflict intensifies, the coming days will be crucial in determining the fate of these historic agreements.

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