I'm thinking that the UAE wanted to show something for this peace agreement in order not to be accused of giving in.
I'm sure everyone understands that this annexation process will resume at the first opportunity, but for the time being this allows everyone to pat themselves on the back.
The way I'm reading it both Israel and UAE just wanted an excuse for some of their internal forces. But in essence Israel never really intended to go forward with annexation and UAE never really cared about it.
I'm sure everyone understands that this annexation process will resume at the first opportunity, but for the time being this allows everyone to pat themselves on the back.