UAE Denies Reports of Israeli Prime Minister's Visit

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports of a visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or the reception of an Israeli military delegation, according to a statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 14. According to Odaily, the UAE emphasized that its relations with Israel are conducted transparently within the framework of the publicly announced Abraham Accords, and not based on any unofficial or opaque arrangements. The statement clarified that any claims of undisclosed visits or arrangements are unfounded unless officially announced by UAE authorities. On the evening of May 13, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office released a statement claiming that Prime Minister Netanyahu had secretly visited the UAE during the "Roaring Lion" military operation and met with UAE President Mohammed. The statement described the visit as a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE.