The Israel-UAE relationship, usually handled quietly, was pulled into public view after the US ambassador revealed Israeli Iron Dome personnel and weapons were sent to help protect the UAE from Iranian attacks. Days later, Benjamin Netanyahu said he had secretly visited Abu Dhabi during the war—prompting a fast UAE denial. With tensions rising from the Iran and Gaza conflicts, Gulf states reportedly prefer downplaying Israel ties, even after formal normalization under the Abraham Accords.
BRICS foreign ministers met in New Delhi to forge a common stance on the West Asia crisis, with India stressing dialogue, diplomacy, territorial sovereignty, and—above all—uninterrupted maritime navigation. The Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea were repeatedly flagged as chokepoints vulnerable to tensions that could disrupt energy infrastructure and global trade. The meeting also tackled Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe, calling for a sustained ceasefire and humanitarian access. India reiterated support for a two-state solution amid concerns over recent policy messaging.
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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed the son of Hamas chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya, as Hamas leaders met in Cairo to discuss a truce and the future of Gaza. Hamas said the strike undermines peace efforts, noting this was the fourth son of Al-Hayya killed in Israeli attacks. The timing raises fresh doubts over the talks.
The US is reportedly preparing to close a military-run Gaza coordination centre that monitors the Israel Hamas ceasefire and supports aid delivery. Critics say the Civil Military Coordination Centre failed to meet its goals, with its tasks expected to shift to a planned international security force. The Board of Peace denies any closure is underway.
India’s UN envoy has strongly condemned attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing freedom of navigation and the importance of global commerce. The remarks also touched on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, reaffirming India’s support for a two-state solution, while condemning attacks on peacekeepers amid rising regional tensions.
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