Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin Netanyahu said on 7/8/2025 that Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip but ultimately hand over the responsibility of governing the enclave to Arab forces.
Israel's political-security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, hours after PM Netanyahu’s announcement.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) responded to PM Netanyahu’s plan.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- MBZ’s counter-strategy to PM Netanyahu’s plan
- His stance on UAE’s participation in Arab forces
- His plan to implement the two-state solution
- His views on the Abraham Accords path amid heightened tension
