In an interview with Army Radio (Galatz), cabinet member Miri Regev confirmed that Israel transferred Iron Dome batteries to the United Arab Emirates, saying they are intended to protect UAE residents.
Cabinet member Miri Regev confirmed on Sunday morning that Israel has transferred Iron Dome batteries to the United Arab Emirates, in an interview with Army Radio (Galatz). The batteries, she said, are intended to protect UAE residents.
The confirmation is a rare public acknowledgment of defense cooperation between Israel and the UAE, which normalized relations under the Abraham Accords in 2020. While the two countries have engaged in various security and diplomatic ties, details of specific defense transfers have generally not been disclosed.
The announcement comes amid ongoing regional tensions, though Regev did not specify when the transfer took place or how many batteries were involved. The details of the transfer have not been independently verified.
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