이스라엘 대사, '이란 전쟁으로 UAE-이스라엘 관계 강화'
Israel's Ambassador to UAE says Iran war brought Gulf States, Israel closer - The Jerusalem Post
이란과의 분쟁으로 아랍에미리트와 이스라엘의 전략적 제휴가 강화되며, 아브라함 협정이 더욱 공고화되었습니다. 이는 중동 지역 안정화에 기여할 것으로 예상되며, 경제적 협력 확대 가능성에 긍정적입니다.
핵심 요약
이란이 UAE에 약 3,000개의 미사일과 드론을 발사하며 이스라엘과 걸프 국가들의 관계 강화로 이어졌다.
핵심요약
- 약 3,000개의 미사일과 드론이 UAE를 향해 발사되며 이스라엘-걸프 국가 관계 강화
- 아브라함 협정 체결 후 5년 반 만에 전략적 파트너십 강화
- 이란의 공격이 오히려 공동 안보 이익 강조로 이어짐
- UAE의 민간인 보호 강화 필요성 대두
도입
이스라엘과 걸프 국가들의 관계 강화는 중동 지역 안정성에 중요한 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 특히 이란의 공격이 오히려 이스라엘과 걸프 국가들의 협력을 촉진한 것은 전략적 동맹의 새로운 방향성을 보여줍니다. 이스라엘의 UAE 대사 요시 셸리의 발언은 이 지역에서의 안보 협력의 중요성을 강조하며, 투자자들에게는 새로운 시장 동향을 읽는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다.
본문 1: 아브라함 협정의 전략적 가치
아브라함 협정은 2020년 체결 이후 5년 반이 지나면서 이스라엘과 UAE 간의 관계를 새로운 단계로 이끌었습니다. 이란의 공격이 발생하면서, 이 협정의 전략적 가치가 더욱 부각되었습니다. 약 3,000개의 미사일과 드론이 UAE를 향해 발사되면서, 이스라엘과 UAE는 공동의 안보 위협에 대응하기 위해 협력해야 하는 상황이 되었습니다. 이는 아브라함 협정이 단순한 외교적 합의가 아니라, 실제적인 안보 협력의 기반이 될 수 있음을 보여줍니다. 이스라엘의 경험을 UAE가 활용할 수 있는 기회가 될 수 있습니다. 이는 장기적으로 중동 지역의 안보 구조에 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
본문 2: 이란의 공격이 가져온 새로운 협력 구조
이란의 공격은 이스라엘과 걸프 국가들이 공동의 안보 전략을 수립하는 데 중요한 계기가 되었습니다. 특히 UAE는 이스라엘의 경험을 활용하여 민간인 보호 시스템을 강화할 필요가 있습니다. 이스라엘의 대사 요시 셸리는 UAE가 빠르게 상황을 통제하고 명확한 지침을 제공한 것을 높이 평가했습니다. 이는 향후 이스라엘과 UAE 간의 협력이 더욱 확대될 가능성을 시사합니다. 또한, 이스라엘의 아이언 돔 시스템이 UAE로 공급될 가능성이 제기되면서, 안보 협력의 구체적인 형태가 나타날 수 있습니다. 이는 중동 지역의 안보 산업에 새로운 수요를 창출할 수 있습니다.
본문 3: 중장기적 전망과 리스크
이란의 공격이 이스라엘과 걸프 국가들의 관계를 강화하는 계기가 되었지만, 여전히 리스크는 존재합니다. 이란의 추가적인 공격 가능성이나 지역 내 다른 국가들의 반응이 변수입니다. 특히 사우디아라비아와 같은 다른 걸프 국가들의 반응이 중요합니다. 만약 이스라엘과 UAE 간의 협력이 확대된다면, 다른 걸프 국가들도 이 협력에 참여할 가능성이 있습니다. 이는 중동 지역의 안보 구조에 큰 변화를 가져올 수 있습니다. 또한, 이스라엘의 안보 기술이 걸프 국가들에게 수출될 가능성이 높아지면서, 새로운 시장 기회가 창출될 수 있습니다. 이는 중동 지역의 경제적 성장과 안정성에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.
결론
이란의 공격이 오히려 이스라엘과 걸프 국가들의 협력을 강화한 것은 중동 지역의 안보 구조에 중요한 변화를 가져올 수 있습니다. 아브라함 협정의 전략적 가치가 더욱 부각되며, 향후 이스라엘과 UAE 간의 협력이 확대될 가능성을 시사합니다. 투자자들은 이 지역의 안보 협력의 동향을 주시하며, 새로운 시장 기회와 리스크를 분석하는 것이 중요합니다. 특히 안보 산업과 관련한 기업들의 성장 가능성에 주목할 필요가 있습니다.
Original Article
Israel's Ambassador to UAE says Iran war brought Gulf States, Israel closer - The Jerusalem Post
Israel's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Yossi Shelley, told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday that the recent war between Israel, the United States, and Iran has significantly strengthened the strategic partnership established under the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020."Israel-UAE relations have reached a new peak," Shelley told the Post."The Abraham Accords have been in place for nearly five and a half years, and the recent war with Iran - as well as the attacks experienced here in the UAE and across the Gulf - produced exactly the opposite outcome from what Iran had hoped. They wanted the Gulf states to distance themselves from Israel. In reality, they brought us closer together."According to Shelley, Iran's missile and drone attacks - including approximately 3,000 missiles and drones launched toward the UAE - highlighted the countries' shared security interests."We saw the Iranians attacking indiscriminately - homes, infrastructure, anything they could hit," he said. "Their goal was simply to cause damage. That reality requires joint defense efforts, and such cooperation is already taking place."Having lived through years of rocket attacks in Israel, Shelley described what it was like to experience similar attacks in the Gulf."In Israel, we've become accustomed to a certain routine," he explained. "There's an alert, a siren, and you run to a shelter. Over the years, we've learned how to live with it. But here, it was completely new. People suddenly received alerts on their phones, and bomb shelters have never been part of daily life in the UAE."He said many residents were stunned by the intensity of the attacks."Who would have imagined Iran attacking the UAE as if it were its greatest enemy?" he asked. "To the UAE authorities' credit, they regained control of the situation quickly and provided clear guidance. I believe they will now undertake serious work to improve civilian protection."Did Israel send an Iron Dome system to the UAE?Last month, the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, revealed that Israel had deployed Iron Dome systems in the UAE to help intercept missiles and drones. While Shelley declined to comment directly on that statement, he acknowledged the close strategic cooperation between the two countries during the war."Our relationship throughout the conflict was fantastic. We faced the same threats - ballistic missiles and drones targeting civilian buildings. We had effective defense systems, and that cooperation proved itself," he said. "Working together delivers results."Despite the scale of the attacks, Shelley emphasized that the physical damage remained limited."It's truly remarkable," he said. "The damage was minimal considering the magnitude of the assault."However, he warned that successful missile defense systems can create a false sense of security."When Americans told us, 'Why respond? Nobody was killed,' they overlooked something important," he said. "Nobody was killed because we built systems capable of protecting people. The consequences could have been catastrophic."Israeli officials visit the UAEDuring the conflict, several senior Israeli officials visited the UAE, including Mossad Director David Barnea, Shin Bet Director David Zini, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.While the Israeli Prime Minister's Office publicly confirmed one such visit, UAE authorities later issued a statement denying it - reportedly due to frustration over the visit being made public."In this case, I know that both sides are right," Shelley said without elaborating. "No one said anything inaccurate."Although the UAE initially supported continued Israeli and American strikes against Iran, it later encouraged US President Donald Trump to pursue diplomacy and seek an agreement instead of prolonging military action.Asked whether Israel was disappointed by the Gulf states' more cautious approach toward Iran, Shelley responded: "I'm not here to interpret the UAE's policies. Every country has its own interests. The countries in this region enjoyed decades of relative stability. Suddenly, they found themselves facing an entirely new security reality.""Sometimes you begin with high expectations, but after several months, you realize the war isn't ending," he continued. "Common sense tells you to look for a compromise that allows people to continue living."He added that Israeli society has also experienced growing war fatigue."Even in Israel, after nearly three years, you can see a change in public sentiment," he said. "Of course, we must protect our citizens, but at some point, people ask whether another path might exist. Everyone wants a quick solution, but reality doesn't always work that way."Shelley said Israelis are gradually returning to the UAE."I'm beginning to see it," he said. "Businesspeople are returning to Abu Dhabi, and hotels are starting to fill up again.""There are nearly 40 flights operating," he added, praising Etihad Airways. "They resumed operations almost immediately after the war.""Throughout the fighting, they barely stopped flying. Only when drone attacks made flights impossible did they suspend operations.""You could say they flew courageously between the missiles. That's part of both their resilience and ours, and it deserves recognition."Iran continues to target Israelis worldwide, Shelly warnsShelley acknowledged that Iran continues attempting to target Israelis worldwide, including in the UAE."Based on what we know, Iran has plans to target Israelis wherever they are," he said.Nevertheless, he expressed strong confidence in the UAE's security services."We trust the Emiratis," he said. "Aside from the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the overall sense of security here remains very good.""You receive excellent security protection, and the fact that we receive real-time intelligence warnings demonstrates the quality of the intelligence cooperation."He advised Israelis visiting the Gulf to exercise discretion."People ask me whether it's safe here," he said. "I tell them there's no place in the world that's 100 percent safe.""You need to behave wisely. Don't draw attention to yourself. Don't be loud. Act like tourists, and you shouldn't have any problems."Shelley also offered rare criticism of public statements made by Israeli politicians. Asked whether certain remarks damage relations with moderate Arab countries, he answered candidly: "Absolutely. In some cases, those statements do not help us.""I recommend following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's example," he said. "Have you ever heard him speak disrespectfully?""He can be firm, but he always speaks respectfully. Politics and headline-grabbing statements should sometimes remain behind closed doors, especially when dealing with countries that are making every effort to maintain their relationship with Israel.""You can complain in private," he concluded with a smile, "but not in public."Despite ongoing regional tensions, Shelley remains optimistic about the future of Israel-UAE relations."There are business delegations, cybersecurity companies, startups, and research institutes continuing to work together," he said. "Soon, an Emirati delegation - including social media influencers - will visit Israel.""September is already packed with conferences in Dubai," he added. "There's much more to come."