Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly visited the United Arab Emirates on Sunday and met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, according to a foreign news agency. The reported Netanyahu Abu Dhabi meeting has not been officially confirmed by both sides.
The reported visit comes amid continued diplomatic contacts between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi was not publicly announced before the reported meeting, according to the information available about the development.
The UAE Foreign Ministry has not commented on the reported visit or meeting. Similarly, the Israeli prime minister’s office has not issued an immediate statement confirming Netanyahu’s reported trip to Abu Dhabi.
The reported Netanyahu Abu Dhabi meeting involved Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, according to the news agency. However, details about the purpose of the reported visit or the issues discussed during the meeting have not been made public.
The development has drawn attention because Israel and the UAE have maintained diplomatic relations since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. The two countries have continued official contacts and engagement on various regional matters since establishing formal ties.
A similar development was reported in May this year. At the time, the Israeli prime minister’s office reportedly announced Netanyahu’s visit to the UAE and a meeting with the Emirati president. However, the United Arab Emirates denied that the meeting had taken place.
The latest report of the Netanyahu Abu Dhabi meeting therefore remains subject to official clarification. Neither the UAE Foreign Ministry nor Netanyahu’s office has provided details about the reported visit, leaving the circumstances and agenda of the meeting unconfirmed.
