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Why some Arab states side with Israel

Anna Carthaus | Peter Hille | Konrad Schneider
June 24, 2024

Leaders of most Arab countries condemn Israel and its war in Gaza. Yet, some Arab governments maintain close ties with the state of Israel. They have a common enemy – and face an uneasy balancing act.

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Anna Carthaus Multimedia reporter and science editor with a passion for medicine, psychology and language.@anna_carthaus
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Peter Hille Peter Hille is a multimedia reporter with a strong background in African affairs@peterhille
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