Israeli media says Netanyahu made unannounced visit to UAE
Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to the UAE to meet with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit occurs amidst ongoing regional conflict and follows previous reports regarding intelligence warnings prior to the October 7 attacks.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the continued, albeit sensitive, diplomatic ties between Israel and the UAE under the Abraham Accords during a period of intense regional instability.
Israeli media reported on Sunday (September 27, 2026) that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made an unannounced visit to the United Arab Emirates to meet with the Gulf state's leader.
TV channels 12 and KAN as well as the newspapers Haaretz and The Jerusalem Post said that Mr. Netanyahu undertook a one-day visit to the UAE to meet President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The premier's office did not immediately comment.
The reported visit comes with the West Asia still gripped by the Israel-U.S. war launched against Iran in February.
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