{
  "id": 6303709,
  "title": "UAE responds to media reports, says it does not comment on leaders’ conversations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/uae-responds-to-media-reports-says-it-does-not-comment-on-leaders",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-responds-to-media-reports-says-it-does-not-comment-on-leaders-conversations-1.500667671"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi has clarified that the UAE Government does not comment on media stories or speculation surrounding conversations between government leaders. The country's focus since October 7 has been on de-escalation, regional stability, and preventing violence.\n\nSince the establishment of relations over five years ago, UAE and Israeli government entities have maintained open and direct lines of communication. All relevant intelligence has been and continues to be exchanged between the relevant entities as needed.\n\nThe UAE has expressed deep concern over recent regional developments and has called for immediate de-escalation. It has also denied reports regarding a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or the reception of any Israeli military delegation.\n\nAdditionally, UAE has issued a joint statement with seven nations regarding a Gaza peace plan. The nation strongly condemns attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the Occupied West Bank.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores that the UAE Government does not comment on media stories or speculation regarding conversations between government leaders. The UAE’s engagement since October 7 was consistently directed toward de-escalation, regional stability and preventing violence. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. UAE…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE denies commenting on leaders' conversations",
    "Focus on de-escalation and regional stability since Oct 7",
    "UAE condemns Israeli settlers' attacks in West Bank"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}