Netanyahu's Visit to the Emirates: Ten Countries Were Around the Table
A secret diplomatic meeting was recently held in Abu Dhabi, bringing together representatives of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and eight other Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United States, Morocco, Kuwait, Bahrain, Libya, Oman,…
Assessment
A secret diplomatic meeting in Abu Dhabi brought together Israel, the UAE, and eight other Arab states including Saudi Arabia. The gathering followed a direct conversation between Netanyahu and the UAE president. This signals a significant push toward normalization and regional cooperation, with the multilateral format suggesting broader coordination than previously acknowledged. Watch for whether this leads to public agreements or remains a backchannel effort.