Mossad chief Barnea visited UAE at least twice to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion - report
Barnea reportedly flew to the UAE in March and April.
Assessment
The reported visits by Mossad chief Barnea to the UAE during a major military operation suggest a deepening of covert security coordination between Israel and Gulf states. This indicates that operational intelligence sharing and diplomatic backchannels are now routine, not exceptional. The timing raises questions about how much Gulf states knew in advance and what role they played in the operation's execution.