Israel Denies Direct Talks Between Netanyahu and UAE President

Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, has stated that there was no direct conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This clarification comes amid ongoing regional developments and diplomatic activities. The Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. has not provided further details regarding the nature of communications or the reasons for the denial.

Herzog's statement addresses potential speculation or reports about high-level engagement between the two leaders. The relationship between Israel and the UAE has been developing since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020, normalizing relations between the two nations. Despite the absence of a direct call, diplomatic channels between Israel and the UAE remain active on various levels.