Riyadh: The approval of the Israeli Knesset to draft laws aimed at extending control over the West Bank has provoked anger across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strongly condemned the move. The Gulf nations have signalled that Tel Aviv’s actions cross a “red line” and could jeopardise the Abraham Accord, the landmark agreement aimed at normalising relations between Israel and several Arab nations.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia issued strong statements denouncing the Knesset’s approval of two draft laws imposing Israeli sovereignty over occupied West Bank areas. Both nations described the step as a blatant violation of Palestinian rights and a challenge to international law.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s diplomatic advisor, Anwar Garg

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