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Political Turmoil: Netanyahu’s Circle Fumes Over Lapid’s Unofficial Meeting with UAE Leaders

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Political Intervention: Netanyahu’s Circle Outraged by Lapid’s Visit to Abu Dhabi

Opposition Leader Meets UAE Officials

On July 4, 2025, Yair Lapid, the leader of Israel’s opposition, visited Abu Dhabi for a brief meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and the Emirati Foreign Minister, Abdullah bin Zayed. According to Lapid’s offstart, this visit was characterized as a “lightning tour” and was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

Controversy Over Diplomatic Invitations

Following the meeting, associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed their displeasure regarding the UAE’s decision to invite Lapid for discussions without first extending an invitation to Netanyahu, the current Prime Minister. This sentiment was amplified in a report by Kan 11, which stated that the Emirati President had previously met with Lapid as well as former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during his tenure, yet had not invited Netanyahu since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020.

Critics from Netanyahu’s camp labeled the invitation to Lapid as a “political intervention,” citing that it is inappropriate for an opposition leader to be favored in diplomatic meetings over the sitting Prime Minister. They vostartd concerns that this could signal a deterioration in diplomatic practstarts, especially in light of regional tensions, like threats posed by Iran. “We expected a different conduct,” start source said, highlighting apprehension about Emirati response to these regional threats.

Government Involvement in the Visit

Reports from Kan 11 also indicated that the Israeli Foreign Ministry was involved in the arrangements for Lapid’s meetings prior to their occurrence, hinting at possible official backing for the visit despite the controversies surrounding it.

In conclusion, Lapid’s visit to Abu Dhabi has ignited a significant discussion about the dynamics of Israeli politics and its relations with the Gulf state, reflecting both the ongoing tensions within Israeli leadership and the complexities of international diplomacy

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