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- 1Gaza death toll cited at over 74,000 Palestinians▼"Since Oct. 8, 2023, # Israel ’s war on # Gaza has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians and injured more than 175,000, m
Figures circulating cite more than 74,000 Palestinians killed and over 175,000 injured since Israel's war on Gaza began on October 8, 2023, with most casualties reported as women and children and around 90% of the territory's infrastructure damaged. Posts also reference a reported secret contact between Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed.
- 2Netanyahu and MbZ meeting focused on Iran●Netanyahu-MBZ meeting focused on Iran, leaders spoke on phone prior to trip
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, with Iran topping the agenda. The two leaders spoke by phone before the trip, and the meeting is being read as a continuation of deepening Israel-UAE ties following the Abraham Accords, with regional security and the Iranian threat at the centre of discussions.
- 3Netanyahu makes secret trip to Abu Dhabi to meet UAE president●Netanyahu secretly flew to Abu Dhabi and met UAE President bin Zayed, with Israeli reports saying the visit also include
Israeli reports say Benjamin Netanyahu flew secretly to Abu Dhabi and met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. According to the reports, the visit also included meetings with representatives of Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Jordan and other Gulf states, with discussions focused on Iran, the Houthis in Yemen, and cooperation on air defense. The unannounced nature of the trip and the reported breadth of regional participation are drawing attention.
- 4Netanyahu reportedly asked UAE leader to deny October 7 warning●Surprise Netanyahu reportedly asked UAE leader to lie for him. Reportedly, Netanyahu asked the UAE leader to deny a Haar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to publicly deny a Haaretz report alleging the Emirati leader warned him of a looming Hamas attack shortly before October 7, 2023. The report has sparked debate over whether the warning was ignored and how far Netanyahu went to suppress it.