Netanyahu confirms meeting with UAE president
Sunday's visit, which 'focused on strengthening relations between the two countries,' according to the Israeli prime minister's office, comes weeks after a bombshell Israeli media report that the Emirati president had warned Netanyahu ahead of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) confirmed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to the Gulf nation, according to state news agency WAM. The report, published on Monday, marked the first official confirmation of Netanyahu's trip. The office of the Israeli prime minister stated that Netanyahu's visit was at the invitation of the UAE president and focused on strengthening ties between the two countries, as well as addressing regional challenges.
Israeli officials confirmed that the meeting lasted six hours and centered on Iran. The UAE denied earlier reports suggesting Netanyahu had visited in May, dismissing them as "fake news". This visit comes as the UAE has strengthened its relationships with the United States and Israel following the 2020 Abraham Accords.
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