UAE Cancels Planned Summit with Israel

[The SC]

Friday, 19 March, 2021 - 08:30

Bahraini Foreign Minister, Israel's Prime Minister, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah with US President Donald Trump after signing peace agreements (File photo: Reuters)

Tel Aviv - Nazir Magali

The UAE canceled the summit with Israel and Sudan, which was scheduled to take place in April to sign an official peace agreement between Tel Aviv and Khartoum, according to political sources.

The sources explicitly indicated that UAE is angry with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s abuse of the peace agreement to boost his electoral campaign.

On Wednesday, Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Netanyahu crossed the limits in an attempt to use the peace deal for his own interests.

Abu Dhabi suspended Thursday the preparations for the summit until the elections are over and “maybe for a longer time” as frustrations grow with Netanyahu, according to three Israeli and Western sources familiar with the matter.

In a phone call with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed three weeks ago, Netanyahu suggested holding the signing ceremony of the Israel-Sudan diplomatic relations agreement in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE was open to the suggestion but wanted a top US official to attend the signing ceremony. The US administration welcomed the idea and agreed to send a senior official to attend the event, which was planned to take place following the Israeli elections, according to sources.

The plan was to hold the summit in early April, but Netanyahu insisted on visiting Abu Dhabi before the elections. The UAE informed the White House that in light of Netanyahu's behavior, it would suspend the summit until further notice.

It is believed that the summit will take place at a later time after the political situation in Israel becomes clear, and after Netanyahu finds a way to mend ties with the Emirates again.

Political observers in Tel Aviv reported that Netanyahu tried to obtain an invitation to visit Abu Dhabi, however, many officials in the UAE believed it would be a mistake to receive him before the Israeli elections.

But Netanyahu pressed more and sent Mossad chief Yossi Cohen for a three-day visit to Abu Dhabi in his regard.

The Emiratis knew the PM was only looking for a photo-op but didn't want to create tensions. However, his visit last week was postponed because of a crisis between Israel and Jordan.

Netanyahu continued to push for a new date and mentioned the UAE in almost every campaign rally and interview. He also announced that the Crown Prince “volunteered” to invest $10 billion in Israel.

In response, Abu Dhabi asserted the suggestion was economically motivated, not politically, and was shocked that Netanyahu used the investment to indicate it only happened because he chairs the government.

The Emiratis, who believed they signed a peace agreement with Israel, found that, according to Netanyahu, they signed an agreement with him personally.

Barak Ravid of Walla news reported that the Emiratis explained that the investment fund in Israel was only in a very preliminary stage and it has not been finalized yet.

Abu Dhabi considered that Netanyahu crossed the red lines when he twisted the words of the Emirati side for political ends, and in retaliation, it canceled the summit.

Netanyahu did not respond to reporters asking about the issue, even though he canceled his activities scheduled for Thursday, and informed some Likud ministers that he was planning a trip to Abu Dhabi.

After the Emirati response, his office began replying to reporters, claiming that the visit had not been planned at all, knowing that Netanyahu's newspaper, Israel Hayom, first reported the news.


https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/2869086/uae-cancels-planned-summit-israel

 

[HAIDER]

No F35 No summit.

 

[khansaheeb]

Used and abused UAE treated like a ***** by the Israelis, that will teach the emirates a lesson.

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Arabs not allowed to buy F-35?

 

[HAIDER]

British analyst: Israel could deploy F-35s to UAE
If there is such an arrangement, he said, the Israeli fighters would be only a one-hour flight away from Iran's nuclear sites


There is a possibility that IAF F-35 stealth fighters will be deployed at bases in the Persian Gulf, in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia, where they could operate more effectively against Iran, British security analyst and expert Tim Martin said in a conversation with Shephard Media.

If there is such an arrangement, the Israeli fighters will be only a one-hour flight away from Iran's nuclear sites, and that could result in a highly significant change in the operational planning. According to Martin, there has been talk of operational cooperation since the signing of the Abraham Accords, with approval of the sale of 50 F-35s to the UAE, and of the acquisition of a third squadron of such fighters by Israel.

The Israeli "Adir" stealth fighters, which operate from Nevatim Air Base in the Negev, can attack targets in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and parts of Egypt without aerial refueling. But the most pressing threat to Israel these days is Iran.

In the future, there could be joint training by operators of the F-35 in Israel and the UAE, and actually a new coalition - a Middle East NATO – could be formed. The British analyst also mentioned other planned acquisitions by Israel, such as KC-46 refueling planes and CH-53K helicopters, and Israel is not hiding its interest in buying F-15EX fighters.

Regarding the Israeli F-35s, they play a main role in the Israeli campaign to disrupt the Iranian axis, mainly in Syria. Israel is acquiring new refueling planes to improve its operations in the "third circle" including Iran, Libya and North Africa, Tim Martin wrote.

 

[The SC]

British analyst: Israel could deploy F-35s to UAE
If there is such an arrangement, he said, the Israeli fighters would be only a one-hour flight away from Iran's nuclear sites


There is a possibility that IAF F-35 stealth fighters will be deployed at bases in the Persian Gulf, in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia, where they could operate more effectively against Iran, British security analyst and expert Tim Martin said in a conversation with Shephard Media.

If there is such an arrangement, the Israeli fighters will be only a one-hour flight away from Iran's nuclear sites, and that could result in a highly significant change in the operational planning. According to Martin, there has been talk of operational cooperation since the signing of the Abraham Accords, with approval of the sale of 50 F-35s to the UAE, and of the acquisition of a third squadron of such fighters by Israel.

The Israeli "Adir" stealth fighters, which operate from Nevatim Air Base in the Negev, can attack targets in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and parts of Egypt without aerial refueling. But the most pressing threat to Israel these days is Iran.

In the future, there could be joint training by operators of the F-35 in Israel and the UAE, and actually a new coalition - a Middle East NATO – could be formed. The British analyst also mentioned other planned acquisitions by Israel, such as KC-46 refueling planes and CH-53K helicopters, and Israel is not hiding its interest in buying F-15EX fighters.

Regarding the Israeli F-35s, they play a main role in the Israeli campaign to disrupt the Iranian axis, mainly in Syria. Israel is acquiring new refueling planes to improve its operations in the "third circle" including Iran, Libya and North Africa, Tim Martin wrote.

Why.. when there are US F-35 and F-22 stationed there and in Qatar..this makes no sens..

 

[The SC]

Used and abused UAE treated like a ***** by the Israelis, that will teach the emirates a lesson.

You got it all reversed.. WOW!
Did you at least read the article?

 

[Dalit]

LOL after being a bitch for several months reversal means nothing. It only means that UAE is a treacherous island that will put its interests above collective interests.

 

[hussain0216]

Don't worry the UAE and Saudi can have a summit with Israel


They can both discuss how to kill Arabs in Palestine and Yemen

 

[PakistaniAtBahrain]

may Allah resurrect the Emiratis and Israelis together on Qiyamah.

 

[Enigma SIG]

Why is the UAE interfering in Israeli politics?

Does the Nahyan family want to contest the elections for the Knesset?

 

[aryobarzan]

British analyst: Israel could deploy F-35s to UAE
If there is such an arrangement, he said, the Israeli fighters would be only a one-hour flight away from Iran's nuclear sites


There is a possibility that IAF F-35 stealth fighters will be deployed at bases in the Persian Gulf, in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia, where they could operate more effectively against Iran, British security analyst and expert Tim Martin said in a conversation with Shephard Media.

If there is such an arrangement, the Israeli fighters will be only a one-hour flight away from Iran's nuclear sites, and that could result in a highly significant change in the operational planning. According to Martin, there has been talk of operational cooperation since the signing of the Abraham Accords, with approval of the sale of 50 F-35s to the UAE, and of the acquisition of a third squadron of such fighters by Israel.

The Israeli "Adir" stealth fighters, which operate from Nevatim Air Base in the Negev, can attack targets in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and parts of Egypt without aerial refueling. But the most pressing threat to Israel these days is Iran.

In the future, there could be joint training by operators of the F-35 in Israel and the UAE, and actually a new coalition - a Middle East NATO – could be formed. The British analyst also mentioned other planned acquisitions by Israel, such as KC-46 refueling planes and CH-53K helicopters, and Israel is not hiding its interest in buying F-15EX fighters.

Regarding the Israeli F-35s, they play a main role in the Israeli campaign to disrupt the Iranian axis, mainly in Syria. Israel is acquiring new refueling planes to improve its operations in the "third circle" including Iran, Libya and North Africa, Tim Martin wrote.

Why would UAE want to be a partner to jew attack on iran knowing very well that their glass cities will become molten sand....makes no sense to destroy all they built in few short minutes just to please the jews..what is in it for them.

 

[Dalit]

Why would UAE want to be a partner to jew attack on iran knowing very well that their glass cities will become molten sand....makes no sense to destroy all they built in few short minutes just to please the jews..what is in it for them.

Don't underestimate UAE. This island would walk over dead bodies like it did in Yemen. Sure, UAE willingly accepted Israel, but it did this on certain conditions and wishes. As long as those aren't met UAE is going to behave like India. Untrustworthy and reckless.

 

[KAL-EL]

No F35 No summit.

F-35 lives matter !!

 

[aryobarzan]

Don't underestimate UAE. This island would walk over dead bodies like it did in Yemen. Sure, UAE willingly accepted Israel, but it did this on certain conditions and wishes. As long as those aren't met UAE is going to behave like India. Untrustworthy and reckless.

Bringing israel to your home knowing very well that you can not control their actions is suicide...

I give you an example...in any conflict with Iran, the jews will use their assets in UAE to attack Iran...that will automatically make UAE a party to attack on iran whether they approved it or not does not matter.
Iran will retaliate with hundreds of ballistic missiles on UAE cities and Israel of course.
If you look at UAE cities they are packed with glass high-rise that create wind tunnels...if you know about German city of Dresden fire storm during WWIi similar action will create firestorm beyond control especially if incendiary warheads are used.

So again..Makes no sense for UAE to bring jew military to their land.