Netanyahu Secretly Meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi Amid Regional Tensions
· World · Times of India, Zee News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, according to a senior Israeli official. Neither Netanyahu’s office nor the UAE foreign ministry issued an immediate public statement regarding the discussions. The visit occurs against the backdrop of recent Israeli media claims that the Emirati leader warned Netanyahu about an impending major Hamas operation shortly before the October 7, 2023 attack. Netanyahu has rejected those reports and threatened legal action against the newspaper that published them, as he faces a challenging reelection campaign. The UAE and Israel established diplomatic ties under the Abraham Accords in 2020 and have maintained direct communication channels since.
Why it matters
The unannounced meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic and security engagements between Israel and the UAE as both nations navigate shifting Middle Eastern alliances.
Read the original report — Times of India
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