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Netanyahu's Secret UAE Flight Included Saudi, Libyan Leaders

By יאיר אמרOngoing story · 12 updates
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The story · English

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent clandestine flight to the United Arab Emirates reportedly involved more than just a bilateral meeting with UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. International media outlets suggest the high-level discussions also included representatives from Saudi Arabia and even the de facto leader of Libya, Khalifa Haftar.

Initially, Netanyahu's visit, which occurred during an election period, raised questions due to its sensitive timing. However, new reports indicate the meetings may have taken a surprising political turn, involving broader regional cooperation and security concerns.

The discussions reportedly began with a private meeting between Netanyahu and bin Zayed, later expanding to include Saudi officials. Key topics discussed were regional cooperation, confronting the Iranian threat, and potential air defense capabilities, including the acquisition of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system.

Furthermore, an Italian report claims a dramatic meeting took place involving Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan military commander. Haftar is reportedly seeking to re-establish relations between his administration and Western countries.

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