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Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US ...
Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to ‘pick a side’ in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.US diplomat Mike Huckabee has revealed that Israel deployed Iron Dome batteries and “personnel to help operate them” to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help fend off Iranian attacks.The United States ambassador to Israel heaped praise on the UAE during an event in Tel Aviv on Tuesday, saying that Abu Dhabi serves as an “example” of strong ties between Israel and Gulf states.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Pentagon gives new $29bn Iran war price tag, downplays munitions concernslist 2 of 3Kuwait says it foils infiltration operation by Iran’s IRGClist 3 of 3Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese studentsend of list“They were the first Abraham Accord member,” he said, referring to the agreements that established formal relations between Israel and several Arab countries in 2020.“But look at the benefits that they have had as a result: Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them. How come? Because there’s an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel.”Several media outlets had reported on the deployment of the Iron Drone in the UAE over the past weeks. Huckabee’s comment offers the first official confirmation of the move, which highlights the deepening relationship between Israel and Abu Dhabi amid the war with Iran.This is the first known instance of the advanced air defence technology – which has been funded by billions of dollars from the US government – being used outside Israel.Previously, Israel refused to transfer Iron Dome batteries to Ukraine to shoot down Russian missiles.The UAE and other Gulf countries have come under Iranian missile and drone strikes since the US and Israel started attacking Iran on February 28.While Iran claims that it has been attacking US assets in the Middle East, regional countries have accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites, including airports, hotels and energy infrastructure.UAE and Bahrain are the only two countries in the Gulf that have official ties with Israel as part of the so-called Abraham Accords.On Tuesday, Huckabee called on Gulf states to “pick a side” between Israel and Iran.“Israel is not your natural enemy. Israel is not out to destroy you. Israel is not trying to take over your land,” he said. “It’s not sending missiles into your civilian territories. Who’s doing that? Iran is.”Last year, Israel launched major air...
Israel Sent Iron Dome Batteries, Personnel to UAE: US Ambassador to Israel
Israel's Iron Dome defense missile systems designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP Israel sent Iron Dome air defense batteries and personnel to operate them in the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, the US ambassador to Israel said on Tuesday. “Can I say a word of appreciation, deep appreciation and admiration for the United Arab Emirates?” Mike Huckabee said during a conference at Tel Aviv University. “They were the first Abraham Accords member but look at the benefits that they have had as a result. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and personnel to help operate them. How come? Because there’s an extraordinary relationship between the UAE and Israel based on the Abraham Accords,” he said. Iran targeted the UAE more than any other country during the war, which was sparked by US-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic at the end of February. Despite a ceasefire that came into effect last month, the UAE has since reported multiple missile and drone attacks from Iran. The oil-rich United Arab Emirates is a top US ally in the region and among the Arab nations with official ties to Israel, having signed the Abraham Accords during US President Donald Trump‘s first term in 2020. Back to top button
Israel sent Iron Dome air defense systems to UAE, US envoy says
Israel has sent batteries for its Iron Dome air defence system along with personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday.
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Sent Iron Dome Batteries to UAE During Iran ...
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran, in a rare public acknowledgment of defense cooperation between Israel and the Gulf state.
