Arab Nations Criticized for Normalization With Israel

Morocco, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates are criticized for remaining in the UN General Assembly hall during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, an act described as a betrayal of normalization and support for Israel. The article condemns these Arab and Muslim nations for listening to what it calls Netanyahu's "delusions," labeling him as wanted for war crimes in Gaza.

Bahrain and the UAE signed the Abraham Accords in 2020 under then-US President Donald Trump. The article dismisses Bahrain's significance and its king's political statements regarding the Palestinian cause. It quotes Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abd al-Latif al-Zayani, who stated the agreement aimed to restore Palestinian rights and embody the Arab Initiative. However, this claim is refuted by the Palestinian leadership, which called the normalization a "betrayal of Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa, and the Palestinian cause."

Morocco is historically accused of treason, referencing the expulsion of Moroccan Jews to Israel in the 1950s and the actions of the late King Hassan II, followed by his successor. The UAE is described as even more brazen, with its foreign residents outnumbering locals tenfold. The article suggests the UAE views Israel as an economic and political savior, citing Israel's defense of the UAE's skies against Iranian attacks, including providing air defense systems, as the reason for its stance.

Despite the UAE's gratitude for Israeli assistance, the article reminds the UAE of the contributions of Palestinians, including educators, construction workers, and advisors, who were instrumental in the UAE's development. It notes that even now, a Palestinian political advisor, Mohammed Dahlan, serves the UAE. An unnamed Arab political analyst is quoted as saying that what is presented as rational policy is a dereliction of national and moral responsibility, and international partnership is integration into a project that perpetuates war.