United Arab Emirates

IDF orders increased vigilance in Gaza Strip after string of Hamas terrorists killed

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Iran-aligned Houthi fighters occupy a firing position in a screengrab from a video said to show Houthi fighters attacking Saudi-backed forces in the location given by the source as al Jawf governorate, Yemen.
Israel's Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Additional country may join Abraham Accords within six months, ambassador to UAE says

The 2020 Abraham Accords demonstrated what American and Israeli strength and innovation can produce when both are applied with confidence.

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FROM LEFT: Yaakov Zada Daniel, Lior Raz, Avi Issacharoff, Netta Garti, and Gal Malka attend Netflix’s ‘Fauda’ Season 5 Screening & Conversation in New York City last week.

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Abu Dhabi sees leaving OPEC as a matter of national interest - opinion

The future of Emirati relations appears less tied to traditional binaries of friend and foe and more to the logic of the useful partner, the workable path.

  The OPEC logo pictured ahead of an informal meeting between members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Algiers, Algeria, September 28, 2016.

Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE - analysis

It’s possible the drone attack on the UAE on May 17 was an Iranian message that it will increase its list of targets in the country.

Illustrative; An Emirates aircraft flies past plumes of smoke from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

The UAE attempted to convince Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states to coordinate a military response to Iran’s missile and drone attacks, but neighbors refused, sources told Bloomberg.

An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

Hamas linked network behind Red Ribbon campaign for Palestinian 'hostages' - exclusive

The Red Ribbons campaign, which first appeared in mid-November, has been claimed by British activist Adnan Hmidan, who has extensive ties to organizations linked to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Supporters of the Palestine Action hunger strikers march through Westminster from the Ministry of Justice to Trafalgar square on December 23, 2025 in London, England.

Netanyahu met with UAE president at start of Operation Roaring Lion, PMO announces

Later on Wednesday, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry released a statement denying that any visit from Netanyahu or any Israeli military officials took place.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the UAE Sheikh bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

UAE targeted Iran's Lavan Island refinery during secret attacks against Islamic regime - report

The Emirati government didn't publicly confirm its participation in the strikes against Iran, which were done before the current ceasefire started.

An Emirates air force F16 performs a diplsy flight at Al-Maktoum International Airport during the Dubai Airshow 2025 in Dubai on November 17, 2025

Qatari PM warns Iran against using Hormuz as 'pressure tool' as Gulf tensions flare again

The UAE has reported being attacked in the past days by Iran after four weeks of relative calm since a ceasefire in the Iran war was announced by the United States.

Explosions from the interception of an Iranian projectile are seen in the sky over Dubai on March 1, 2026.

WATCH: US strikes empty Iranian oil tankers, Iran launches missiles, drones at UAE

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US should get a response from Iran on its proposal on Friday and addressed the strikes on Iranian military facilities as defensive actions.

Still image from the footage of the US strikes on the M/T Sea Star III as it attempts to breach the US blockade, May 5 2026.

Iran launches fresh wave of drones, missiles at UAE, Defense Ministry says

The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied launching missiles and drones at the UAE, claiming that they were conducting “defense measures” aimed at US assets in the region.

Smoke from a reported rocket interception is seen in the sky over Abu Dhabi on February 28, 2026.

Iran strike on UAE pushes Abu Dhabi closer to Israel alliance - analysis

Iran’s attacks on the UAE will likely lead to Abu Dhabi viewing Israel as a stronger and necessary partner.

SMOKE BILLOWS from Fujairah oil industry zone, following a drone attack, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in this screengrab obtained from asocial media video released on May 4, 2026.