Netanyahu Secretly Visited UAE During Iran War, Met President MBZ

On March 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a covert trip to the United Arab Emirates amid the Iran conflict, where he met with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) in Al-Ain, an oasis city close to the Oman border. This meeting, which lasted several hours, was described by Netanyahu's office as a 'historic breakthrough' in Israel-UAE relations. A source with knowledge of the event confirmed the visit. Furthermore, Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea reportedly made at least two trips to the UAE during the war to coordinate military efforts, as initially reported by The Wall Street Journal. The UAE, which established ties with Israel through the 2020 Abraham Accords, considers this relationship a strategic asset for regional influence and a vital link to Washington. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee noted that Israel provided the UAE with Iron Dome interception system batteries and personnel during the conflict.