Wed 13 May 2026:

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates secretly during the US-Israeli war with Iran, The Times of Israel reported quoting Prime Minister’s office.

Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

“This visit led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates,” says the PMO.

Earlier this week, senior US officials confirmed that Israel sent an Iron Dome battery and soldiers to operate it to the UAE during the war with Iran.

In addition, Mossad chief David Barnea visited the UAE at least twice during the war with Iran to coordinate on the conflict, Arab officials and a source familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.

The two countries also reportedly coordinated an attack on a major Iranian petrochemical site.

Israel and the UAE normalized ties in 2020. In 2018, Netanyahu reportedly flew to the UAE for a secret meeting with bin Zayed.

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Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE

US Ambassador to Tel Aviv Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the Iran war.

Mike Huckabee made the remarks on stage at an event in Tel Aviv, Israel, according to CBS News.

“I’d like to say a word of appreciation for the United Arab Emirates, the first Abraham Accord member,” Huckabee said. “Just look at the benefits. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them.”

There was no response from Abu Dhabi until 0900GMT regarding claims by Mike Huckabee.

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