Israel sharpens UAE travel warning for citizens, cites ‘terrorist’ threat
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Israel Evacuates UAE Diplomats Over Terror Threat Concerns
Above: Rabbi Levi Duchman lights a large menorah at the Israeli Pavilion of Expo 2020 in Dubai on Nov. 28, 2021. Image copyright: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
The evacuation is a vital security measure in response to credible intelligence that terrorist groups — primarily Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas — are actively plotting attacks against Israeli diplomats and Jewish civilians. These groups, driven by hatred of Israel and Jews, are seeking revenge for Israel's legitimate defensive operations.
Anti-Israel narrative
Israel's reckless move damages the existing Abraham Accords relationship and may be linked to diplomatic misconduct rather than genuine security concerns. The UAE has been one of the safest places for Israelis in the Middle East, and this could undermine the normalization progress achieved since 2020. Israel's atrocities in Gaza and extremist behavior must be seen as the key destabilizer of regional stability.