Prospects for negotiations and peace between the Palestinians and Israel have been destroyed and the hand of extremists strengthened by the surprise deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, a top Palestinian diplomat has told Sky News. In a frank and downbeat interview, negotiator Dr Saeb Erekat said the landmark agreement between the Israeli prime minister and the Abu Dhabi crown prince, brokered by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was “an Arab dagger – a poisonous dagger – in my back”.
Top Palestinian says Israeli deal with UAE has destroyed peace hopes
