UAE Denies Rumors of Covert Israeli Leadership Visit
In the early hours of May 14, the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Foreign Affairs released an official statement addressing and refuting recent media speculation regarding an alleged undisclosed visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Reaffirming Commitment to Transparent Relations
The statement underscored that diplomatic and cooperative engagements between the UAE and Israel are conducted with full transparency. Bilateral relations are firmly established within the publicly known and formally announced framework of the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, which provides the official and recognized channel for interactions.
Clarifying the Official Position
The Ministry clarified several key points:
- The UAE did not host any unpublicized visit by the Israeli Prime Minister.
- There has been no undisclosed itinerary involving an Israeli military delegation.
- All high-level engagements are announced formally through the relevant official channels of both nations.
Consequently, any assertions of confidential high-level meetings or unofficial arrangements are unfounded and lack official substantiation. The UAE reiterated that its foreign policy positions are communicated through official statements and announcements.