Palestinians recall ambassador from UAE over Israel deal | Inquirer News

Palestinians recall ambassador from UAE over Israel deal

/ 04:03 AM August 14, 2020

In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 file photo, a Palestinian demonstrator covers his face from tear gas fired by Israeli forces as he holds a poster of  U.S. President Donald Trump during a protest against President Donald Trump’s Mideast initiative, in Jordan Valley in the West Bank. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed, File)

JERUSALEM — The official Palestinian news agency said the Palestinian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is being recalled.

The move comes after the UAE and Israel announced a deal on Thursday to establish full diplomatic ties that would see Israel suspend its plans to annex parts of the West Bank.

The Palestinians have slammed the deal, calling it a “betrayal” of the Palestinian cause and have demanded its retraction.

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