Not for Netanyahu's protection — the reason for the UAE's silence

Abu Dhabi is balancing between warnings to Israel and political risks, while in Jerusalem they are again arguing about the eviction of Gaza residents. Disagreements surrounding the conversation between Netanyahu and bin Zayed have exposed a crisis of trust. The key question: did the UAE warn about the explosion on the Palestinian arena, as Egypt previously did.

Abu Dhabi is balancing between warnings to Israel and political risks, while in Jerusalem they are again arguing about the eviction of Gaza residents. Disagreements in the Israeli media space surrounding the alleged conversation between Benjamin Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Zayed have exposed a deep crisis of trust in information. The key question: did the UAE administration warn the Israeli side about the inevitable explosion on the Palestinian arena, as Egypt previously did. Direct contact remains between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. The Emirates warned Israel that its actions in East Jerusalem, pressure on the population of the Gaza Strip, and the situation in Judea and Samaria put Palestinians in a hopeless position. The UAE Foreign Ministry's statement that the department 'does not comment on reports or speculation in the media' effectively acknowledges the fact of intelligence exchange. In parallel, the idea of 'voluntary emigration' of Gaza residents, promoted by the new party of Ofer Winter 'Amkha Israel', is returning to Israeli political discourse. Winter stated: 'Gaza residents want to leave, and we must help them.' However, behind the formulation lies an intention to create unbearable conditions. Egypt refuses to accept refugees. Jared Kushner promised that the White House had abandoned the idea of emptying the Gaza Strip of residents, replacing it with a reconstruction project.