Netanyahu confirms meeting with UAE president

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu was invited by the UAE president and was accompanied by his wife Sara, as well as several senior Israeli officials, including the head of the National Security Council, the head of the Mossad, the military secretary, and the foreign policy advisor.

The meeting, which lasted six hours, focused on strengthening relations between the two countries and addressing regional challenges, particularly Iran, according to three senior Israeli officials. The UAE state news agency WAM reported that the two leaders discussed bilateral relations during the visit.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office denied a report that Netanyahu had requested the UAE president to deny claims that he had warned of an impending Hamas attack before October 7. The office stated that the visit solely focused on strengthening relations and addressing regional challenges.

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