Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) consistently underscores that he has no intention of backing up from the normalization of ties process with Israel despite the current setbacks caused by the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation and the confrontations in the Red Sea.
MBZ is currently following an approach aimed at mitigating the impact of the Gaza War on the normalization process.
The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The four principles guiding MBZ’s approach
- MBZ’s long-term vision concerning normalization
- His views on the future of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority following the ceasefire in Gaza
- His suggestion to ensure the Palestinians’ rights
The note also highlights MBZ's stance on the influence of irregular armed factions currently active in the region on regional peace.