The office stated that Netanyahu met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, during his covert trip, which occurred amid the ongoing "Lion's Roar" military operation.
This visit is seen as a significant breakthrough in the relationship between Israel and the UAE. A source familiar with the discussions told Reuters that Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed met on March 26 in Al Ain, an oasis city near the Oman border, and their talks lasted several hours.
The source also revealed that David Barnea, the head of Mossad, visited the UAE at least twice during the conflict to coordinate military operations.
The UAE recognized Israel as a state and established diplomatic relations in 2020 through the so-called Abraham Accords, alongside Bahrain. Since then, the two countries have expanded their cooperation across various sectors, particularly in security.
Following the outbreak of war, Israel deployed Iron Dome missile defense systems and personnel to the UAE, which has been under heavy fire from Iran. This marks the first time Israel's Iron Dome has been stationed abroad.
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