JERUSALEM (AP) — The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday that the leader conducted a covert trip to the United Arab Emirates while the Iran conflict was underway.
During his time there, Netanyahu held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a statement from the Israeli leader’s office. The statement indicated that the trip “resulted in a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.”
This disclosure follows Tuesday’s revelation by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee that Israel had provided Iron Dome air-defense systems to the UAE, complete with Israeli personnel to manage their operation.
UAE officials have not issued any statement regarding the alleged visit from the Israeli Prime Minister.
