Afghanistan, Sept. 18 -- The United Arab Emirates warned it may downgrade ties with Israel if West Bank annexation proceeds, calling the move a "red line" threatening regional stability.
The United Arab Emirates has warned it may downgrade diplomatic relations with Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceeds with annexing part or all of the West Bank.
According to Reuters on Thursday, September 18, Abu Dhabi described any such move as a "red line" and signaled it would take retaliatory measures if necessary.
The UAE is one of the few Arab states to maintain formal diplomatic ties with Israel, and a downgrade would mark a significant blow to the accords.
Sources told Reuters the UAE does not plan a full break in relations, but c...