The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday (May 14, 2026) it "denies reports" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country, after Mr. Netanyahu's office said he had met with the UAE President during the war with Iran.
Mr. Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) he had "paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates" during the war, "where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan".
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The announcement came a day after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that Israel had sent its Iron Dome air defence systems, plus personnel to operate them, to the UAE during the war with Iran.
While stopping short of confirming Mr. Huckabee's comments, Mr. Netanyahu's office said the visit "marked a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates".
