UAE Foreign Ministry and Israeli PM's Office Decline to Comment on Reported Secret Meeting
Mian Nadeem | September 28, 2026
On May 14, Netanyahu’s office also confirmed reports of his visit to the UAE several weeks after initially denying them.
PARIS (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Sep, 2026) | The UAE Foreign Ministry has refused to comment on allegations of a secret meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stating that direct communication channels with Israel exist for exchanging all relevant intelligence.
According to Associated Press, Netanyahu's office was contacted for confirmation or denial but did not respond immediately.
Israeli media reported that the prime minister visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, September 27, 2026, where he met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. No official report has been released regarding his return home. Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu stayed in the UAE for approximately four hours, while other sources claimed his stay lasted around six hours.
It is worth recalling that similar reports about Netanyahu's visit to the UAE emerged on May 14 and were initially denied by both sides. However, Netanyahu’s office later confirmed the visit.