UAE Confirms Netanyahu's Secret Visit, Talks Focused on Iran
· World · Times of India, India Today
The United Arab Emirates confirmed on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, marking the first official acknowledgment of the trip. The six-hour meeting between Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focused on bilateral relations and regional challenges, with Israeli officials stating Iran was a key topic. Netanyahu's office said the visit aimed to strengthen UAE-Israel ties, while also seeking to have the Emirati president deny a Haaretz report about a prior Hamas attack warning. The UAE had previously denied a meeting after Netanyahu's office claimed a secret visit in May, though a source said they met in Al-Ain in March. Late Monday, the UAE said the latest meeting covered ways to strengthen and develop bilateral ties, countering Netanyahu's office which said it focused solely on relations and denied the Haaretz request. The Shin Bet filed a complaint against Israel's Channel 12 for allegedly violating censorship r
Why it matters
The visit underscores deepening UAE-Israel security coordination amid shared concerns over Iran's regional influence, directly affecting Gulf stability and Israel's diplomatic outreach. For India, sustained UAE-Israel engagement impacts regional energy security and defence partnerships in which New Delhi has growing interests.
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