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UAE defense ties with Israel exposed by Iron Dome deployment and secret Netanyahu visit

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The UAE has been drawn into openly acknowledging defense ties with Israel, despite preferring discretion. This exposure occurred after US Ambassador to Israel, Mick Huckabee, confirmed the deployment of Israeli Iron Dome air defense batteries to the UAE to protect against Iranian attacks. Further complicating matters, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office revealed his secret visit to the UAE in late March to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a meeting Netanyahu's office described as a "historic breakthrough." AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tom Hussain ·

    Israel thrusts reluctant UAE into open over defence ties

    For months, the United Arab Emirates had denied Iran’s accusations that it was in league with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or hosting his country’s military personnel. Then, US ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee handed Tehran a propaganda gift and Abu Dhabi a diploma…

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