DUBAI : The revelation was first made by US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, who stated that Israel had provided the UAE with Iron Dome missile defence systems and operational support during the recent tensions involving Iran.
Speaking on Monday, Waltz was quoted by Israel Hayom newspaper as saying, “We saw the UAE make use of the Iron Dome provided to it by Israel.”
The comments were later confirmed by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee during an address at the Tel Aviv Conference.
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“I’d like to say a word of appreciation for United Arab Emirates, the first Abraham Accord member,” Huckabee said. “Just look at the benefits. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them.”
The statements underline the growing defence and strategic cooperation between Israel and United Arab Emirates following the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, which normalised relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including Bahrain.
Huckabee also expressed optimism that more countries in the Middle East could soon join the Abraham Accords framework, further expanding regional diplomatic and security partnerships.
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