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Netanyahu Claims 'Secret Visit' to UAE, Denied by UAE
Netanyahu's Claim of UAE Visit and UAE's Rebuttal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on the 13th that he made a 'secret visit' to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and met with its president, even as the war with Iran continues. The Prime Minister's Office announced that the meeting led to a "historic breakthrough." However, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs promptly issued a statement denying these claims as "completely unfounded," emphasizing that relations between the two countries are not based on "informal arrangements."
Abraham Accords and Iran's Stance
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any visit by Prime Minister Netanyahu or an Israeli military delegation, reaffirming that its relationship with Israel is public and conducted within the framework of the widely known Abraham Accords. The Abraham Accords are a series of agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations during the first term of U.S. President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Iran has repeatedly criticized the UAE for strengthening its ties with the U.S. and Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi noted that Netanyahu's announcement merely publicized information that Iranian security agencies had already conveyed to their leadership.
*Source: BBC (2026-05-14)*
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