Playing Behind Netanyahu's Back: The Quiet Alliance Being Forged in the Emirates with Opposition Leaders
An Israeli diplomat reveals that Abu Dhabi is preparing for the day after Netanyahu and prefers his political rivals. According to the report, international interest in Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yashar, is growing, as he receives invitations for meetings from Arab and Muslim countries. Netanyahu's last meeting with bin Zayed was marked by coldness from the Emirates, who tried to postpone it.
An Israeli diplomat reveals that the United Arab Emirates is preparing for the day after Netanyahu and prefers to maintain ties with his political rivals. According to the report, international interest in Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party and former chief of staff, is growing, as he receives invitations for meetings from European, Arab, and Muslim countries. The report mentions a previous publication by the Jerusalem Post, according to which Arab officials held talks with Eisenkot's associates and continue to maintain contact with Bennett and Lapid as well. Netanyahu's last meeting with Mohammed bin Zayed was marked by coldness from the Emirates, who tried to postpone it. An Emirati source claimed that bin Zayed had not even left Abu Dhabi at the time of the previous visit's cancellation, and said that "the visit is not necessary." Alongside Israeli politics, the main conversation dealt with Iran and the Houthi threat. Israeli sources assess that the security assistance provided by Israel—interception systems, early warning, and intelligence sharing—was the main reason for bin Zayed's agreement to hold the meeting.