Abu Dhabi says its relations with Israel remain transparent and are conducted within the framework of the Abraham Accords.
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports circulating about an alleged visit by Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE, as well as claims that the country had received any Israeli military delegation.
In a statement, the UAE said its relations with Israel are transparent and conducted within the framework of the Abraham Accords, rejecting what it described as “unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements” unless officially confirmed by UAE authorities.
In a statement, the UAE government said: “The UAE reaffirms that its relations with Israel are public and conducted within the framework of the well-known and officially declared Abraham Accords, and are not based on non-transparent or unofficial arrangements.”
The statement further said that any claims regarding unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements are entirely unfounded unless officially confirmed by the relevant authorities in the United Arab Emirates.
It also urged media outlets to “exercise accuracy and professionalism” and to avoid circulating unverified information or promoting misleading political narratives.
Recent reports confirm that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed he made a “secret visit” to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, describing it as leading to a “historic breakthrough” in relations between the two countries.
However, the UAE government has firmly denied the claim, reiterating that its relations with Israel are conducted transparently under the framework of the Abraham Accords and rejecting any suggestion of undisclosed visits or arrangements.
The developments come amid broader regional tensions during the conflict with Iran, during which the UAE has faced missile and drone attacks that its air defenses intercepted on multiple occasions, according to official statements and reporting.
