Netanyahu visit to UAE cancelled at last minute

AuthorArutz Sheva Staff
Published date11 March 2021
Date11 March 2021
The PMO stated that the visit "was postponed due to difficulties in coordinating his flight in Jordanian airspace. These difficulties apparently stemmed from the cancellation of the Jordanian Crown Prince's visit to the Temple Mount due to a disagreement over security procedures at the site."

"Jordan recently announced that it would allow the prime minister's flight to use Jordanian airspace but since the announcement was received late, the prime minister and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed agreed to coordinate on another date for the prime minister's visit," the statement added.

A new date for the visit has not been set.

On Wednesday, it was reported that Netanyahu would fly to Abu Dhabi Thursday, marking the first time an Israeli premier has visited the United Arab...

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