Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs joined Netanyahu on 'secret' UAE visit during Iran war, report says

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s secret visit to the UAE reportedly involved top officials from Mossad and Shin Bet during an ongoing conflict with Iran. This high-profile visit has sparked controversy due to conflicting statements from involved parties regarding the outcomes of the meeting.

Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs joined Netanyahu on 'secret' UAE visit during Iran war, report says Israel's Mossad chief and the Shin Bet director joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the UAE weeks into the war on Iran, Israel's i24 News reported on Friday. The report came after Israel and the UAE released conflicting statements on Wednesday night about a "secret" meeting that took place weeks into the war on Iran between Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Netanyahu's office said the "visit has led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE", while the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a flat denial. BREAKING: Following the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Netanyahu’s confirmed secret visit to the UAE, it can now be revealed that not only the PM, the Mossad chief and the Shin Bet director visited the Gulf state during the war — but also IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal… May 15, 2026