WorldSeptember 29, 2026

A Short Visit and a Long Debate: Netanyahu and the UAE

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Key Vocabulary

visit/ˈvɪz.ɪt/

a short stay to see someone or go somewhere

"The prime minister made a short visit to Abu Dhabi."

leader/ˈliː.dər/

the person in charge of a country or group

"The leader met with the visiting prime minister."

warning/ˈwɔːr.nɪŋ/

a notice that something bad may happen

"There was a warning about a possible attack."

Listening

A Short Visit and a Long Debate: Netanyahu and the UAE

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi in late September 2026. He met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to talk about relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. The meeting lasted about an hour, and the leaders discussed ways to strengthen ties.

The visit followed claims that the Emirati leader had warned Mr. Netanyahu about a planned Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. UAE officials have avoided public comment on the specific claim. The matter has become an election issue in Israel ahead of the vote. Voters are watching closely.

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Quiz

1. Who did Netanyahu meet?

2. Where did the meeting take place?

3. When did the visit happen?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

Do you follow news about international visits? Why or why not?

Have you ever traveled to another country for work or study? What happened?

What do you think when you hear that leaders meet quietly before elections?