The UAE’s concerns about potential Israeli reactions to the “Al-Aqsa Flood” Operation in October 2023 have proven accurate, as tensions have swiftly escalated from Gaza to Lebanon and Syria.
The most alarming development is the rapid collapse of the Syrian regime, which has enabled the Israeli government to seize the opportunity for territorial expansion deep into Syria.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bigger plan as perceived by the UAE
- Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed’s views on the status quo that PM Netanyahu aims to impose and its impact on normalization
- His strategy to counter PM Netanyahu’s plan
- His expectations from the upcoming U.S. administration
