[58942] Exposure: Tight security coordination and secret visits between Israel and the UAE in the shadow of the war with Iran

Tightening of security ties between Israel and the UAE

Extensive publications in the foreign media, led by the 'Wall Street Journal', revealed today that during the war against Iran, an intensive and unprecedented security coordination took place between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. According to Amir Tsarfati, Mossad chief David "Dadi" Barnea visited the Emirates at least twice for the purpose of coordinating the campaign.

The Prime Minister's Office confirmed for the first time that Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret visit to Abu Dhabi and met with President Mohamed bin Zayed. According to Middle East Spectator – a source known for a critical line toward Israel and the West – the visit was defined as a "historic breakthrough in relations." According to the report, Israel even provided the Emirates with "Iron Dome" systems as part of the strategic cooperation against Iran.

Emirati strikes on Iranian soil

The reports point to offensive military activity by the United Arab Emirates against Iran. According to Abu Ali Express in English, the Emirates attacked energy facilities, including an oil refinery on Lavan Island at the beginning of April, an event that led to an Iranian response via UAVs and missiles toward the Emirates and Kuwait. Bloomberg Agency was cited in the publication as confirming additional strikes on Iranian soil.

The cooperation, as it emerges from a report in WarFront Witness, included real-time intelligence exchange, identification of Iranian missile launches, and assistance in selecting targets for attack. While certain media outlets presented this as a step of strategic strengthening, entities such as MintPress News – known for a distinct anti-Zionist stance – criticized the move and described the United Arab Emirates as the "most pro-Zionist regime in the world".