{
  "id": 10514521,
  "title": "Israel security agency files complaint over report Netanyahu visited UAE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/israel-security-agency-files-complaint-over-report-netanyahu-visited-10514521",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T18:52:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-security-agency-files-complaint-over-report-netanyahu-visited-uae"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel's domestic security service, the Shin Bet, has lodged a complaint with the Chief Military Censor against a TV channel for reporting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The complaint alleges a severe censorship violation, according to a statement released by Netanyahu's office on Monday. This represents the government's first official acknowledgment of the alleged visit, despite not specifically naming the destination.\n\nOn Sunday, Channel 12 and other Israeli media outlets reported that Netanyahu had journeyed to the Gulf nation to meet with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. However, neither country has confirmed Netanyahu's reported trip. The government's initial confirmation of the visit comes with Monday's statement, marking a significant development in the ongoing disclosure of political activities.",
  "summary": "Israel security agency files complaint over report Netanyahu visited UAE Israel's domestic security service filed a complaint against a TV channel that reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the UAE, his office said Monday, the government's first acknowledgement of the trip despite not naming the destination. \"This evening the Shin Bet filed a complaint with the Chief Military Censor,…",
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    "outlets": 6,
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "On secret UAE visit, Netanyahu asked MBZ to deny pre-Oct. 7 warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/on-secret-uae-visit-netanyahu-asked-mbz-to-deny-pre-oct-7-warnings",
        "published": "2026-09-28T12:27:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Netanyahu asks UAE president to deny warning before 7 October attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/netanyahu-asks-uae-president-to-deny-warning-before-7-october-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:48:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Netanyahu asked UAE leader to deny reports he warned of looming Hamas attack – sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/netanyahu-asked-uae-leader-to-deny-reports-he-warned-of-looming-hamas",
        "published": "2026-09-28T14:44:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Ex-Shin Bet Chief to sue Netanyahu for defamation, says PM ignored his warning of 'impending disaster'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ex-shin-bet-chief-to-sue-netanyahu-for-defamation-says-pm-ignored-his",
        "published": "2026-09-28T16:43:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Israel security agency files complaint over report Netanyahu visited UAE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/israel-security-agency-files-complaint-over-report-netanyahu-visited",
        "published": "2026-09-28T18:53:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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