Israel and the United Arab Emirates confirmed on the 28th that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the UAE on the 27th at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and met him in Abu Dhabi. Israel’s prime minister’s office said the visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional challenges. Netanyahu was accompanied by the head of Israel’s National Security Council, the Mossad director, his military secretary and a foreign-policy adviser.

2026-09-29

Israel and the United Arab Emirates confirmed on the 28th that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the UAE on the 27th at the invitation of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and met him in Abu Dhabi. Israel’s prime minister’s office said the visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional challenges. Netanyahu was accompanied by the head of Israel’s National Security Council, the Mossad director, his military secretary and a foreign-policy adviser.