'We feel betrayed': Palestinians fear cost of Arab states' deals with Israel

The accords signed in Washington are seen as diminishing the leverage for independence

Diplomatic breakthroughs between Israel and Gulf monarchies have revealed fissures in the relationship between Palestine and Arab governments - and raised questions over whether they can still be relied on to champion the Palestinian cause.

For years, Israel has vigorously pursued ties with the Arab world, focusing on powerful Gulf countries with whom it shares a common enemy in Iran and who crave its hi-tech security and espionage products.