Netanyahu Visits UAE with Mossad, Shin Bet Chiefs Amid Iran Conflict

Middle Eastern outlets describe the reported secret visit by Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's intelligence chiefs to the UAE as evidence of deep, quiet coordination against Iran, even as Abu Dhabi denies being part of the war. They highlight drone attacks on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other sites as signs that Iran and its allies see Gulf monarchies as part of the battlefield. They expect more pressure on Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to clarify whether they are backing US and Israeli military action or trying to stay neutral.

• •Benjamin Netanyahu, the Mossad chief and the Shin Bet chief traveled secretly to the UAE during the war with Iran.
• •The UAE hosted high-level Israeli security officials while publicly insisting it is not part of the war.
• •Drone strikes near the Barakah nuclear plant and on other Gulf targets show Iran or its allies are willing to hit UAE territory.
• •UAE leaders attempted to bring Saudi Arabia and Qatar into a joint attack plan against Iran but did not succeed.
• •Regional governments are under growing domestic and regional pressure to explain any covert cooperation with Israel or the United States.