Benjamin Netanyahu made secret trip to UAE at height of the Iran war
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates in March during the conflict with Iran to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. This meeting helped strengthen ties between Israel and the UAE amid ongoing military cooperation, including shared use of air defense systems.Key Facts
- Netanyahu’s secret trip to the UAE happened on March 26 in the city of Al Ain near the Oman border.
- Mossad chief David Barnea also visited the UAE multiple times to coordinate military actions during the Iran war.
- Israel shared its Iron Dome air defense system with the UAE, sending batteries and experts to operate them.
- The UAE reportedly carried out secret attacks on Iran, including a refinery strike in early April.
- The UAE was the first Muslim country to normalize relations with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords.
- The UAE has been seeking a more independent foreign policy, including leaving the Saudi-led oil group OPEC.
- Both Israel and the UAE have close ties with the Trump administration, which support their actions in the Iran conflict.
- Israel and the UAE face international scrutiny over alleged war crimes and involvement in violent conflicts in Gaza and Sudan.
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