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Netanyahu's Secret UAE Visit Denied, Poll Shows 25-26 Seat Race

5/19/2026

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Netanyahu Visits UAE

The Prime Minister’s Office said it disclosed the visit to avoid Naftali Bennett’s trip appearing publicly while Netanyahu’s stayed secret.
Benjamin Netanyahu visited United Arab Emirates, meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid Operation Roaring Lion, which Israel confirmed.
The UAE foreign ministry denied any Israeli leader or military official visited, calling reports baseless.
A KAN 11 poll showed a Bennett-Lapid alliance could win 25 seats, close to Likud’s 26.

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UAE Urges Attack

UAE officials have urged other Arab states to join a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi during Iran war, confirming the visit.
Emirati officials said they were angry about the public disclosure of the confidential meeting.
The UAE’s cooperation with Israel during the Gaza conflict has drawn criticism from Arab publics.

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Netanyahu Visits UAE

The Prime Minister’s Office said it disclosed the visit to avoid Naftali Bennett’s trip appearing publicly while Netanyahu’s stayed secret.
Benjamin Netanyahu visited United Arab Emirates, meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid Operation Roaring Lion, which Israel confirmed.
The UAE foreign ministry denied any Israeli leader or military official visited, calling reports baseless.
A KAN 11 poll showed a Bennett-Lapid alliance could win 25 seats, close to Likud’s 26.

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