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Netanyahu visited UAE in ‘secret’ during US-Israel war on Iran, office says

Al Jazeera · · 466 words · By Al Jazeera Staff
Israel-UAE Diplomatic Relations Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Regional Conflict with Iran
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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made what his office has described as a “secret visit” to the United Arab Emirates for a meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the US-Israel war on Iran.”
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Multiple independent news sources (The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and another web search result) confirm that Netanyahu's office described a 'secret visit' to the UAE to meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the war on Iran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Abraham Accords are a set of agreements that established diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab states, beginning with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Announced in August a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Accords
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Israel–United Arab Emirates normalization agreement, officially the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement: Treaty of Peace, Diplomatic Relations and Full Normalization Between the United Arab Emirates a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel–United_Arab_Emirates_no…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (born 11 March 1961), also known as MBZ or MbZ, is an Emirati royal and politician who has served as the third president of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_bin_Zayed_Al_Nahyan
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“Netanyahu’s office called the trip a “historic breakthrough” in relations between Israel and the UAE”
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The Guardian and other web search results explicitly state that the Israeli Prime Minister's office described the talks as a 'historic breakthrough'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu (born 21 October 1949) is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022. Having previously held office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In July 2024, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington, D.C. to hold meetings with senior officials and deliver a speech to the United States Congress. Due to Israel's handling o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_visit_by_Benjamin_Netanya…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sara Netanyahu (Hebrew: שרה נתניהו; née Ben-Artzi [בן ארצי]; born November 1958) is the spouse of the prime minister of Israel by marriage to Benjamin Netanyahu, holding the role for her third time. B…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Netanyahu
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“United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said this week that Israel had deployed Iron Dome air defence batteries and personnel to the UAE to help counter potential Iranian attacks.”
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Multiple sources, including NPR and other web search results, confirm that US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated Israel deployed Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the UAE.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ambassadors of the United States are persons nominated by the president to serve as the United States' diplomatic representatives to foreign nations, international organizations, and as ambassadors-at…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassadors_of_the_United_Stat…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 1960s, the relationship between Israel and the United States has grown into a close alliance in economic, strategic and military aspects. The U.S. has provided strong support for Israel; it …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Dale Huckabee (, born August 24, 1955) is an American politician, diplomat, and Baptist minister serving as the 29th United States ambassador to Israel since 2025. A member of the Republican …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Huckabee
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“According to the UAE’s state news agency, WAM, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received calls from several regional leaders after Iranian attacks on the country on May 5, including from Netanyahu”
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Al Jazeera and other web search results confirm that the UAE's state news agency, WAM, reported Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed received calls from regional leaders, including Netanyahu, following Iranian attacks on May 5.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Arabic: خَالِد بن مُحَمَّد بن زَايد آل نَهيَان, romanized: Khālid bin Muḥammad bin Zāyid Āl Nahyān; born 8 January 1982) is Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. He…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaled_bin_Mohamed_Al_Nahyan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (born 11 March 1961), also known as MBZ or MbZ, is an Emirati royal and politician who has served as the third president of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Abu Dh…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_bin_Zayed_Al_Nahyan
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic: زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان, romanized: Zāyid bin Sulṭān Āl Nahyān; 6 May 1918 – 2 November 2004) was an Emirati politician, philanthropist, and the founding fath…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zayed_bin_Sultan_Al_Nahyan
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“The UAE and other Arab countries came under Iranian missile and drone attacks after the US and Israel began bombing Iran in late February.”
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Wikipedia entries for '2026 Iran war' and '2026 Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates' confirm that US and Israeli forces began bombing Iran on February 28, 2026, and that Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on the UAE and other countries.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — At around 12:53 p.m. on 28 February 2026, following the coordinated 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a multiday series of missile and drone airstrikes …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Un…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“A fragile ceasefire agreed by Iran and the US has been in place since April 8.”
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Five independent news sources (EuroNews, France24, BBC News, Al Jazeera) confirm that a ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in effect since April 8.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since 8 April
https://www.euronews.com/2026/05/07/us-fires-at-iranian-oil-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Negotiations between the two countries have been at a standstill since a ceasefire took effect on April 8.
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260503-iran-review…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the conflict had been "terminated" since a ceasefire took effect on 8 April
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0px2x53k2o?at_medium=RSS…
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“Relations between Israel and the UAE have grown gradually since the signing of the so-called Abraham Accords in 2020, a United States-brokered agreement that normalised ties between Israel and several Arab states.”
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Wikipedia confirms that the Abraham Accords are a set of agreements that established diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab states, including the UAE, starting in 2020.
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web search NEUTRAL — Since the Abraham Accords were signed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain in September 2020, relations between Israel and the UAE have evolved quickly.
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2023/03/abraham-accords-and-isr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fellow Gulf state Qatar has ruled out normalising ties with Israel until the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved. With Trump up for re-election on November 3, the accords could help shore up supp…
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/9/15/israel-uae-and-bahr…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Abraham Accords are a set of agreements that established diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab states, beginning with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Accords
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“The deal... was formally signed in Washington, DC, on September 15, 2020, by UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Netanyahu.”
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While the Abraham Accords are verified, the specific evidence provided for this claim (web search results) discusses the biblical Abraham or general accords, but does not provide a direct confirmation of the specific signing date and signatories in the provided snippets. However, the general existence of the accords is verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — In Jewish tradition, Abraham is called Avraham Avinu (אברהם אבינו), "our father Abraham", signifying that he is both the biological progenitor of the Jews and the father of Judaism, the first Jew. [2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham
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web search NEUTRAL — Abraham is one of the most blessed people in the Bible. Although Scripture is not a comprehensive history of humans it does, however, chronicle the relationship of one man and his descendants with the…
https://www.biblestudy.org/beginner/learn-basic-bible-timeli…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 28, 2026 · Abraham (flourished early 2nd millennium bce) was the first of the Hebrew patriarchs and a figure revered by the three great monotheistic religions— Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abraham
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“At the time, the agreement was presented as requiring Israel to suspend plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, including the Jordan Valley.”
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Web search results discuss the context of the Abraham Accords and Netanyahu's plans for annexation of the West Bank/Jordan Valley as a point of contention and requirement during the normalization process.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Abraham Accords are a set of agreements that established diplomatic normalization between Israel and several Arab states, beginning with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Accords
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2019, Netanyahu, as part of his election campaign, proposed annexing the Jordan Valley, from the river to the Alon Road. The area in question amounts to between 17 and 22 percent of the West Bank, …
https://n7initiative.org/research/why-israels-push-for-west-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Egypt signed the Camp David Accords in 1979 in return for the Sinai, while Jordan penned its deal in 1994 at the height of the Oslo Accords. It is notable here that the UAE has signed its agreement wi…
https://www.dailysabah.com/opinion/op-ed/abraham-accords-and…
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“Netanyahu, meanwhile, has been evading an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court over war crimes charges in Gaza since November 2024.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results or Wikipedia entries to confirm or deny the claim regarding an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024.
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