May 14, 2026
A secret visit by Netanyahu to the Emirates during the war with Iran
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Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran.
This was announced by the Prime Minister's Office.
According to the statement, he met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed.
After the publication, the Emirates denied the visit and said there was no basis to the claims.
The visit was considered very unusual due to its level of secrecy.
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During the war, citizens in Israel followed nearly every flight of government and military planes, but in this case, no one identified the flight. In both Israel and the United Arab Emirates, there were no leaks for months. According to reports, only a very small number of people knew about the meeting.
The meeting took place in March and lasted several hours. It was also reported that Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea and Shin Bet Chief David Zini also visited the Emirates during the fighting.
These reports add to earlier ones stating that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries to the Emirates to defend against Iranian attacks. The two countries do not always speak about this openly, but it seems that their relations are strengthening, especially in the security field.