Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's six-hour visit to Abu Dhabi last night centered on the Iranian threat, according to a source familiar with the meeting. The report by i24NEWS also notes that Turkish Foreign Minister is expected to visit the UAE in the coming days.
A source familiar with the details of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's six-hour visit to Abu Dhabi on Sunday has told i24NEWS, in a report by Amichai Stein, that the meeting with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed centered on the Iranian threat. This is the first on-the-record source confirmation of the meeting's agenda.
The Zioneer first reported the secret visit on Sunday evening (Sep 27, 21:46 Jerusalem), followed by details of the flight schedule and an analysis assessing the meeting focused on UAE defense against a potential Iranian attack. By Monday morning (09:35 Jerusalem), The Zioneer reported that the UAE had not yet officially acknowledged the meeting. A subsequent bulletin (10:31 Jerusalem) confirmed the six-hour duration and the accompanying delegation, which included Mossad Director David Barnea and National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi.
The meeting builds on a deepening strategic partnership between Israel and the UAE. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Israel deployed soldiers and Iron Dome air defense systems to the UAE during the direct conflict with Iran earlier this year. The UAE has also reportedly threatened kinetic action against Tehran, underscoring the shared threat perception between Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has not issued an official statement on the meeting. The timing and agenda of the Turkish Foreign Minister's expected visit to the Emirates, noted in the same i24NEWS report, also remain unclear.
10 developments
- StrongAP: Netanyahu Asked UAE President to Deny Pre-Oct. 7 Warning During Secret Visit
- StrongOSINT data suggests wider regional summit during Netanyahu's Abu Dhabi visit
- StrongUAE has not acknowledged Netanyahu's meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi
- DevelopingThe Zioneer analysis: Netanyahu suspects a bad Iran deal is approaching
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