yemen houthi rebels: Israeli President visits UAE during Yemen talks – israel president isaac herzog visit uae

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has visited the UAE as tensions between Israel and Sunni Arab nations narrow. This is the first visit of an Israeli President to the UAE. His office told the media that his goal was to further strengthen unity in the Gulf region.

It is also noteworthy that the Israeli president’s visit comes weeks after drone strikes on Yemeni Houthi rebels in rich Arab countries. Yemen-controlled Houthi rebels are close to Iran. Iran is an enemy of the West, Israel and the Arab world in the name of faith.

Iran, which continues to build nuclear weapons, is unwilling to compromise. Countries, including the United States, continue to press and boycott Iran, demanding nuclear disarmament. The Israeli president arrived in the UAE as the world prepares to resume nuclear disarmament talks.

In 2020, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates signed a peace agreement with Israel, mediated by US President Donald Trump. This agreement, described as the Abraham Treaty, was a major effort for peace in the region. Many countries in the Gulf have established diplomatic relations with Israel. Saudi Arabia is the only major power in the region that stands apart from the partnership.

During the UAE trip, the Israeli president flew over Saudi Arabia. The Israeli president described the experience of passing through Saudi airspace as a moment of great introspection. Israel is constantly seeking friendship with Saudi Arabia.

Like India, the presidency in Israel is more formal. The Prime Minister is in power. Israeli Prime Minister Naphtali Bennett has previously visited the UAE. The President is also meeting the ruler of the UAE. President Herzog will also visit the Jewish people living in the UAE. Israel has condemned the Houthi rebels’ attack on the city of Abu Dhabi. He also announced his support for the UAE.

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Source: Reuters