UAE Breaks Arab Consensus: Meets Netanyahu and Remains During UN Speech as Gaza Conflict Intensifies

Sep 27, 2025 08:16 pm CST

The UAE has taken a controversial diplomatic stance by meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu and declining to join other Arab nations in their walkout protest during his UN address, highlighting Abu Dhabi's strategic prioritization of engagement over symbolic protest amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis. This approach represents the Emirates' commitment to dialogue while attempting to balance regional relationships and peace advocacy as Palestinian civilian casualties continue to mount.