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UAE official reiterates annexation would be ‘red line,’ emphasizes importance of Israel’s security
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The UAE's then-Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash attends the World Government Summit at the Dubai Expo 2020, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, says in an interview at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi that maximalist views on the Palestinian issues are no longer valid, emphasizing the need for security for Israel alongside the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.
Gargash reiterates that any annexation of Palestinian territories would be considered a “red line,” adding that discussions are ongoing regarding sending personnel to be on the ground in Gaza.
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