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After IAEA criticizes Iran, Israeli prime minister meets with Emirati leader

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made a quick visit to the Emirates, where he met privately with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
Kobi Gideon/GPO

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met this afternoon in Abu Dhabi with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. The trip was announced to the press only after Bennett landed in Abu Dhabi.

Bennett tweeted, “I arrived a short while ago to Abu Dhabi to meet my friend President Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayd and to express my condolences to the royal family on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayd. Today, together, we will take the special bond that has been woven between our countries to the next level for the growth and security of both our peoples.” 

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