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Israel PMO Claims Netanyahu’s Secret UAE Visit, Arab Nation Denies Reports

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced that Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE and met President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the war with Iran. The visit was described as a historic breakthrough in relations between the two countries. However, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically denied the reports, stating all relations are public under the Abraham Accords. The denial comes amid reports of Israeli military coordination with the UAE, including an Iron Dome battery deployment.

Key Points: Netanyahu’s Secret UAE Visit Denied by Arab Nation

  • Israel PMO claims Netanyahu secretly visited UAE during war with Iran
  • Meeting with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called a historic breakthrough
  • UAE denies visit and any undisclosed arrangements
  • Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly visited UAE twice during conflict
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Israeli PMO says Netanyahu visited UAE, met President Al Nahyan; Arab nation denies reports

Israel PMO says Netanyahu secretly visited UAE, met President Al Nahyan during war with Iran. UAE denies reports, calling claims unfounded.

"The UAE reaffirms that its relations with Israel are public and conducted within the framework of the well-known and officially declared Abraham Accords - UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs"

Tel Aviv, May 14

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said on Wednesday that PM Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates in the midst of the Israeli military operations against Iran and met President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Sharing the statement in a post on X, the Israeli PMO said that the visit by Netanyahu in the middle of 'Operation Roaring Lion' led to a historic breakthrough between Israel and the UAE.

"Prime Minister's Office Statement: In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. This visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE", the posts said.

The Times of Israel reported that earlier this week, citing senior US officials who confirmed that Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and soldiers to operate it to the UAE during the war with Iran.

In addition, Mossad chief David Barnea visited the UAE at least twice during the conflict with Iran in order to coordinate on the conflict, according to Arab officials and a source familiar with the matter who told The Wall Street Journal.

Times of Israel said that the two countries also reportedly coordinated an attack on a major Iranian petrochemical site.

Shortly after the announcement by the Israeli PMO, the UAE denied reports regarding the visit of the Israeli PM or of receiving any Israeli military delegation.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically denied the reports, saying, "The UAE reaffirms that its relations with Israel are public and conducted within the framework of the well-known and officially declared Abraham Accords, and are not based on non-transparent or unofficial arrangements. Accordingly, any claims regarding unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements are entirely unfounded unless officially announced by the relevant authorities in the UAE."

- ANI

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Sarah B
"Historic breakthrough" but UAE says "entirely unfounded" – this looks like internal PR war. If Israel really sent Iron Dome to UAE, that's huge. India has good relations with both Israel and Gulf states. We must maintain our independent foreign policy, nobody should pressure us to pick sides.
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Priya S
The UAE denying everything suggests this is highly sensitive. Maybe Netanyahu leaked it to show he's still relevant? Or maybe the UAE wants to avoid embarrassing Iran publicly. As an Indian, I'm concerned about any escalation. Our diaspora in UAE and Israel deserve peace. Regional stability matters more than headlines.
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Vikram M
Israel-UAE coordination against Iran is not surprising to anyone who follows geopolitics. The Abraham Accords were made for this. But the denial from UAE shows they want to maintain plausible deniability. India should learn from this – sometimes public diplomacy is layered with private realities. Smart move by both countries.
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James A
This is classic international intrigue. Israel claims a secret meeting, UAE denies it. Meanwhile, Mossad chief visited multiple times. Who do we believe? As an outsider looking in, I think both are playing political games. Israel wants to project strength, UAE wants to avoid backlash. India must stay neutral and prioritize its own interests.
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Rohit P
Interesting move by Netanyahu – visiting UAE amidst 'Operation Roaring Lion'. But if UAE denies it, then maybe the Israeli PMO is trying to create a narrative. In today's world, truth is often the first casualty. India should keep its options open with all parties. We

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