Despite international criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intends to maintain diplomatic ties with Israel and hopes to influence Israel’s campaign while safeguarding its own interests, sources familiar with UAE government policy revealed. The UAE, a key Arab nation that normalized ties with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords, has publicly condemned Israel’s actions in the ongoing conflict. The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan aims to secure a ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors while working to moderate public positions in Arab states.