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The two leaders emphasized the necessity of strong ties between Jerusalem and Berlin, agreeing to continue deepening economic, diplomatic and security efforts.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is greeted by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at his private palace in Abu Dhabi, Dec. 13, 2021. Credit: Haim Zach/GPO.
Bennett returns to Israel after positive meeting in UAE
A joint statement said it marked “another milestone in the development of warm relations and a tremendous partnership.”
“The economy is doing great. Other issues need to be addressed, and I think Iran is the No. 1 issue,” said Yoel Guzansky, a senior research fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is greeted by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at his private palace in Abu Dhabi, Dec. 13, 2021. Credit: Haim Zach/GPO.
Bennett meets with Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi
The two leaders are slated to discuss a number of issues, including trade, R&D and cybersecurity, as well as diplomatic and security matters.
The El Al plane carrying Israeli and U.S. delegations from Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion Airport to Abu Dhabi, Aug. 31, 2020. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
In first-ever official visit of Israeli premier to UAE, Bennett departs for Abu Dhabi
During his trip, the prime minister will meet with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi to “discuss ... the economic and regional issues that will contribute to prosperity, welfare and strengthening the stability between the two countries.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Feb. 11, 2016. Credit: U.S. Department of State.
Russian foreign minister cancels planned Israel visit, citing ‘personal reasons’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was to have met with his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, as well as with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Cyprus is among the “positive forces” working together to secure the eastern Mediterranean, says Israel’s premier • Israel and Cyprus sign a science and technology agreement.
“I call on every country negotiating with Iran ... to make it clear that it is impossible to negotiate and enrich uranium at the same time,” says Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
The terrorist, a resident of Salfit in his 20s, stabbed an ultra-Orthodox man and attacked Border Police officers near Damascus Gate. The Israeli premier praises officers’ “quick and determined” response.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines at a vaccination center in Tzfat, Feb. 22, 2021. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90.
Israel stops mobile surveillance as means to grapple with Omicron variant
This decision came a day after Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman called for the renewed protection of individual rights.
Referring to the IAEA report that Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20 percent purity, the Israeli prime minister told the U.S. secretary of state that world powers should immediately cease the negotiations in Vienna.
“The world has shown great interest in Israel’s lessons and experiences in combating COVID-19, and Israel is eager to share our knowhow with the world,” says Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.