Overview
- Netanyahu’s office said Wednesday that he secretly met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed in Al-Ain on March 26 in what aides cast as a breakthrough.
- The UAE foreign ministry rejected the claim hours later, calling reports of any undisclosed visit or Israeli military delegation baseless.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed Tuesday that Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and operators to the UAE during the conflict; the system intercepts rockets and drones in flight.
- Sources cited by Reuters and other outlets said Mossad chief Dedi Barnea traveled to the UAE at least twice during the war to coordinate actions, and the Wall Street Journal reported Emirati strikes on Iran that Abu Dhabi has not acknowledged.
- Iran’s foreign minister warned Gulf states over alignment with Israel, raising concern that public disclosures could test the fragile April ceasefire and heighten risks to Gulf energy sites and shipping lanes.