Israeli President Isaac Herzog continued his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates today despite a missile launched yesterday at Abu Dhabi by Houthi revels. A statement by Herzog’s office said he was informed of the incident and that the visit was expected to proceed as planned, noting, “There was not, and is not, any danger posed to the president and his entourage.” The Emirati Defense Ministry said its air defense systems had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis toward the country. After a prior Houthi drone attack, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett offered the Emirates Israel's condolences for the victims as well as intelligence and other assistance.

Herzog and his wife Michal arrived yesterday morning in Abu Dhabi on a first-ever official to the country by an Israeli president. The flight from Israel to the Emirates reportedly crossed Saudi Arabia, with which Israel does not have formal diplomatic relations. Herzog reportedly entered the cockpit to view and admire the Saudi desert below.

Shortly after his arrival, Herzog met with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. The two-hour meeting was described by the president’s office as “warm and cordial.” At the beginning of the meeting, Herzog said, “I wish to emphasize that we completely support your security requirements and we condemn in all forms and language any attack on your sovereignty by terrorist groups. We are here together to find ways and means to bring full security to people who seek peace in our region.”

Herzog called on more nations to join the Abraham Accords for normalizing ties with Israel. He said his visit “sends a message to the entire region that there is an alternative — of peace and living together — and that the sons and daughters of Abraham can reside and dwell together in peaceful coexistence for the benefit of humanity.”