UAE confirms Netanyahu visit to Abu Dhabi

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit to Abu Dhabi The visit takes place as the Israeli prime minister battles domestic turmoil ahead of October’s Knesset elections The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a visit to the country. The Israeli leader made the trip to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, which was previously reported in the Israeli press. Recommended Stories list of 3 items- list 1 of 3Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions - list 2 of 3Somali army clashes with local forces for control of Baidoa - list 3 of 3American and six Ukrainians released by India after six months in jail “During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel and ways to strengthen and develop them,” the official Emirates News Agency reported on Monday. The trip comes a month before Israeli elections and amid controversy in Israel over reports alleging that Bin Zayed had warned Netanyahu about a major Hamas operation in the lead-up to October 7, 2023. Netanyahu’s office denies receiving information about the attacks.