New normal takes shape for Israel, Palestinians, UAE
Israelis and Emiratis throw themselves into their new relationship and Palestinians are throwing Gulf visitors out of Al-Aqsa Mosque.
A new normal is taking form in Israel and the occupied territories following the signing of the Abraham Accords last month.
This unfolding state of affairs includes Israelis energized by the prospects of peace, friendship and business ties with the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf; Arab citizens with anxious and mixed feelings; and Palestinians angry enough to harass Gulf visitors at the Al-Aqsa mosque.
And while there is still speculation on which Arab country will normalize next, post-normalization diplomacy is already underway with a proposal for an international Israeli-Palestinian peace conference gaining traction at the United Nations.
Here are five quick takes on the new normal, so far, from Al-Monitor reporters:
