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Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president

Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE to meet with country's president

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and met with the UAE president, Mohammed bin Zayed. Netanyahu’s office called the visit a historic step in their relations, and the UAE has received Israeli Iron Dome air-defense systems.

Key Facts

  • Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE was initially secret but later confirmed by his office.
  • He met with Mohammed bin Zayed, the UAE’s president.
  • The visit led to a significant improvement in Israel-UAE relations.
  • The UAE has not publicly commented on the visit.
  • The UAE reportedly carried out military strikes on Iran last month, though it has not confirmed this.
  • Israel sent Iron Dome missile defense systems and personnel to the UAE.
  • The UAE was the first country to join the Abraham Accords in 2020, which normalized ties between Israel and four Arab nations.
  • Netanyahu previously met with the UAE president during a 2018 visit.
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