Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.
According to The Jerusalem Post, citing a source, Netanyahu flew to the United Arab Emirates on a private flight for the meeting with the Emirati president.
The Jerusalem Post reported that Israel's Prime Minister's Office did not comment on the meeting.
Details of what was discussed during the visit were not disclosed in the available reports.
How each side covered it
Center
- Reported that Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, citing a senior Israeli official.
- Confirmed the meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
“Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says” — Reuters
Right
- Reported that Netanyahu flew to the UAE on a private flight, according to a source cited by The Jerusalem Post.
- Noted that Israel's Prime Minister's Office did not comment on the meeting.
“Netanyahu flew to the UAE to meet Emirati president Mohammed bin Zayed, source tells 'Post'” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What happened between Netanyahu and the UAE president?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to a senior Israeli official cited by Reuters.
How did Netanyahu travel to the UAE?
According to The Jerusalem Post, citing a source, Netanyahu flew to the UAE on a private flight for the meeting.
Did the Israeli government comment on the meeting?
The Jerusalem Post reported that Israel's Prime Minister's Office did not comment on the meeting.
What did center- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Center outlets, including Reuters and The Straits Times, focused on confirmation from a senior Israeli official that the visit and meeting took place. Right-leaning outlets, including The Jerusalem Post, added detail about the private flight and the lack of official comment.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- The HinduLeft-leaningIsraeli media says Netanyahu made unannounced visit to UAE
- ReutersCenterIsrael's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says
- South China Morning PostCenterIsrael’s Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says
- The Straits TimesCenterIsrael's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says
- NewsmaxRight-leaningIsrael's Netanyahu Visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningBenjamin Netanyahu flew to the UAE to meet Emirati president MbZ