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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

Hundreds of Palestinians Friday took to the streets in West Bank, burning the UAE flag and pictures of Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed to protest the UAE's growing ties with Israel.

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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

In the town of Haris in the Salfit Governorate, Palestinian protesters raised pictures of the UAE's Crown Prince embossed with the "X" sign and chanted slogans condemning the Emirati-Israeli agreement.

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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

A joint statement by the US, UAE and Israel said the "breakthrough" will promote "peace in the Middle East region and is a testament to the bold diplomacy and vision of the three leaders," referring to Trump, Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan and Netanyahu.

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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

The UAE's official news agency also touted the agreement as a step towards bilateral relations.

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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

The UAE becomes the third Arab nation and the first Gulf Arab state to have full diplomatic ties with Israel. The other Arab nations with diplomatic ties with Israel are Egypt and Jordan.

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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

Palestinian groups denounced the new agreement, saying it does nothing to serve the Palestinian cause and ignores the rights of the Palestinian people.

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Protests erupt in West Bank to denounce UAE-Israel ties

The UAE peace deal with Israel is a "treacherous stab in the back of the Palestinian people," Hamas said in a statement.