A high-level Emirati security delegation made a secret visit to Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, according to a report by journalist Itay Blumenthal. The meetings focused on security coordination between the two countries, and the delegation reportedly arrived on a Boeing 737 VIP aircraft typically used by senior members of the Emirati royal family. It is understood to be the first visit of senior Emirati officials to Israel during the current conflict.
Senior Emirati security officials secretly visited Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, according to a report published Tuesday evening by journalist Itay Blumenthal. The delegation arrived on a Boeing 737 VIP aircraft customarily used by senior members of the Emirati royal family, the report says. The meetings focused on security coordination between Israel and the UAE. This is the first known visit of senior UAE officials to Israel during the current multi-front conflict, though neither government has officially acknowledged it.
The Zioneer first reported this development moments earlier, at 20:15 (Tue 20:15 Jerusalem), citing a report by journalist Yossi Blumenthal that said the visit took place in March. The account has since been updated: Itay Blumenthal's version specifies the travel occurred during Operation Roaring Lion, which began in late February 2026, and adds the detail about the VIP aircraft. Both reports rely on unnamed sources and have not been confirmed by official channels, meaning the precise date, participants, and agenda remain unverified.
As The Zioneer has reported, security ties between Israel and the UAE have deepened since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020. The secret visit — if confirmed — would underscore the continuity of that coordination even during active hostilities involving Iran. No official Israeli or Emirati statement has been issued.
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