Ankara’s stance on Palestine and its support for democracy, resonates with the Arab public, a recent survey shows.
A recent Arab opinion poll finds there is strong disapproval for any normalisation deal with Israel.
While some Arab countries like Algeria and Qatar strongly oppose any normalisations with Israel, others, like Saudi Arabia, are holding back their official position and treading cautiously.
The Arab world's silent majorities see the UAE-Bahrain move to normalise relations with the Israel as a betrayal to the Palestinian cause.
Rabat rejects recent allegations made in Israeli media that the country will have direct flights with Tel Aviv, implying that the Palestinian cause is “a red line” for Morocco.
The UAE-Israel deal has been seen as a shocking betrayal to Palestinians, but the Arab world’s silence is a telling example of where their loyalties lie.
The deal has helped Tel Aviv and Dubai close ranks against Iran across the Middle East.
Experts believe the plan does not give any real options to Palestinians, leaving them with no choice but to resist the Israeli occupation.
The plan has already been resoundingly rejected by Palestinian leaders before US President launched it alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner hopes to drum up support for the economic aspects of his "deal of the century," a controversial backchannel plan to reach peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi says her brother has been arrested by Israeli soldiers who broke into their family home without giving reason. Ahed gained fame when she slapped two Israeli soldiers, becoming a national opposition icon.
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