As Netanyahu spotlights Israel’s ties to the UAE, its rulers prefer to be discreet

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have a discreet relationship, but it was recently thrust into the open due to the Iran war, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealing a quiet visit to the UAE and the US Ambassador to Israel disclosing military cooperation between the two countries. The UAE denied Netanyahu's visit, citing the need to keep the alliance quiet due to antipathy towards Israel in Arab and Muslim countries. The relationship is part of an effort to bolster anti-Iran factions in the region.