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UAE Says It Does Not Comment on Reports About Leaders’ Conversations

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu standing face-to-face and shaking hands between Emirati and Israeli flags, drawn in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel with cross-hatching on sepia newsprint.

The UAE Foreign Ministry said its government does not comment on media reports or speculation about conversations between government leaders. The statement said Emirati efforts since October 7 have focused on de-escalation, regional stability and preventing violence. It added that UAE and Israeli government bodies have maintained open, direct channels since relations began more than five years ago. The ministry said all relevant intelligence has been, and continues to be, shared between the appropriate entities when necessary. The statement did not confirm or deny a specific reported conversation.

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