The Shadow Diplomacy of War: Netanyahu's Secret Visit to UAE Reveals a Broader Pattern Benjamin Netanyahu's recent admission that he held secret talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the Iran war has shed light on a previously hidden aspect of Middle Eastern diplomacy.
The Israeli prime minister's office framed the visit as a "historic breakthrough" in relations between Israel and the UAE, but this spin misses the bigger picture.
Netanyahu's clandestine trip is part of a trend where leaders are increasingly using secret meetings to navigate complex conflicts.