Netanyahu makes unannounced Abu Dhabi trip for MBZ talks
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Abu Dhabi on Sunday for an unannounced meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a senior Israeli official, while neither government disclosed details of the talks. Netanyahu flew to the UAE capital aboard a private aircraft and remained there for four hours before returning to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embarked on an unannounced trip to Abu Dhabi on Sunday for discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a senior Israeli official. The visit, which lasted four hours, was made on a private aircraft and did not involve formal government channels. Neither the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office nor the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided details on the agenda or content of their talks.
The lack of official announcement contrasted with Abu Dhabi's previous practice of conducting its relations with Israel through declared diplomatic channels. The visit came amid political tensions in Israel, where allegations of secret communications between Sheikh Mohamed and Netanyahu before the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, have resurfaced.
Netanyahu has denied these claims, while the UAE has not confirmed them. The UAE and Israel have maintained diplomatic relations since September 2020 under the Abraham Accords, with both governments emphasizing the importance of de-escalation, regional stability, and protecting civilians.
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