Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says he made a “secret” trip to the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran and met the UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. Multiple outlets report that the meeting happened while Israel was conducting Operation “Lion’s Roar” (also referred to as “Roar of the Lion” in some accounts). The PM’s office describes the encounter as producing a “historic breakthrough” in relations between Israel and the UAE, and several sources say it is the first confirmed meeting between the two leaders. BBC, Bloomberg, Reuters-based reporting, and other outlets all cite the Israeli government’s announcement as the basis for the claims, including that Netanyahu met the Emirati president on UAE soil. One report citing a source says the meeting took place in Al-Ain, an oasis city near the Oman border, and dates it to late March, though the wider coverage centers on the timing during the Iran-related conflict and the secrecy of the visit. No additional details on the agenda or outcomes beyond the “breakthrough” characterization are provided in the reports.