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Netanyahu: Israel to join flydubai probe, ‘we’ll find out’ whether Iran was involved

In a CNN interview, Netanyahu revealed Israel will join the flydubai probe, praised heroes who averted a '9/11 disaster,' denied pre-October7 warnings, and called settler violence framing a 'hoax.

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu, surrounded by supporters, during an election campaign tour in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, September 29, 2026
Smoke rises during Houthi missile and drone strikes on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, Yemen, August 9, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Do UAE-Saudi meetings signal escalation or efforts to contain conflict? - interview

Libya's Saddam Haftar during a meeting with US officials; illustrative.

Libyan leader Haftar's airplane was in Abu Dhabi at same time as Netanyahu's visit - report

e President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, delivers a speech during a banquet official toast at the official presidential residence, in Berlin, Germany, September 10, 2026.

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit, discussion over bilateral relations with MBZ via state news agency


Iran center of Netanyahu, MBZ talks during Israeli PM's brief six-hour visit to UAE

The prime minister also reportedly requested that MBZ deny the recent reports claiming that he had warned him of an impending Hamas attack before October 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Netanyahu did not discuss UAE's October 7 warning at Gaza security meeting week of attack - report

The report comes as the prime minister, as well as UAE and US officials, deny allegations made in a Haaretz report that MBZ warned Netanyahu of a major Hamas attack in the days before Oct. 7, 2023.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report

One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

Egypt’s Sisi visits UAE amid Gulf tensions and regional challenges - analysis

Sisi’s visit to the UAE underscores Egypt’s role in Gulf diplomacy, regional security, and Gaza, amid Saudi-UAE tensions and shifting Middle East alliances.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt on August 25, 2025.

Herzog's Emirati condolence call signals hope for the Middle East - editorial

Not all is “Nakba,” not all is “With blood and fire we will redeem Palestine,” not all is doom and gloom. There is hope.

 President Herzog paying his condolences to United Arab EmiratesPresident Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, May 15, 2022.

Herzog to fly to Abu Dhabi for condolence visit over president's death

Senior sources have said that President Isaac Herzog is planning on flying to the UAE to represent Israel at the funeral of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on January 30, 2022.

President Rivlin invites UAE crown prince to Jerusalem

Rivlin wrote that he had no doubt that future generations would value the manner in which two courageous leaders have renewed the dialogue for peace.

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