Amid reports of 'warning call': IDF strives to preserve strategic relations with the UAE

Senior IDF officials are working to preserve strategic relations with the United Arab Emirates, against the backdrop of reports about a warning call allegedly received by Prime Minister Netanyahu from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed. The IDF signals that security ties continue as usual, despite concerns in the UAE about political implications ahead of the elections in Israel. Relations have strengthened in recent years, especially in recent months under the campaign against Iran.

Senior IDF officials are working to preserve strategic relations with the United Arab Emirates, against the backdrop of reports about a warning call allegedly received by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed. The publication, based on a Haaretz exposé, raised concerns in the UAE about political implications ahead of the elections in Israel. The IDF signals that security ties continue as usual, while making an effort to reassure the Emirati side. Relations between the countries have strengthened in recent years, and especially in recent months under the joint campaign against Iran. In an official response, the Foreign Ministry in Abu Dhabi stated that the UAE exchanges all relevant intelligence information between the relevant parties. The report reflects high sensitivity in the security relations between the countries, against the backdrop of an unusual incident in communication between the leaders.

Amid reports of 'warning call': IDF strives to preserve strategic relations with the UAE