Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Isaac Herzog, the President of the country, have been invited to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference known as COP28, which is set to take place in November and December of this year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mohammed Mahmoud Al Khaja, the UAE ambassador to Israel, presented the official invitation to Netanyahu at his office. Approximately one hundred Israeli companies will also participate in this conference through the Israel Export Institute. Naftali Bennett, the former Prime Minister of Israel, promised during the COP26 conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, that Israel would use its intellectual power to 'help develop climate technologies to save the world.' Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of the UAE, emphasized his country's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during a call with Netanyahu in April of this year. The UAE and Israel began normalizing relations following the signing of the Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration in August 2020 and signed in September of the same year. Since then, high-ranking officials from both sides have visited each other's countries several times, and the relationship between the two countries has developed in various fields. The destabilizing activities and nuclear ambitions of the Islamic Republic in the Middle East are major reasons for the rapprochement between the UAE and several Arab countries, including Israel.
Senior Israeli Leaders Invited to Dubai Climate Change Conference
Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Herzog have been invited to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, with significant participation from Israeli companies. This invitation reflects the ongoing normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE, which began with the Abraham Accords in 2020, amidst concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Israeli leaders Netanyahu and Herzog have received invitations to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, reflecting the strengthening ties between Israel and the UAE. Approximately one hundred Israeli companies will also participate, showcasing Israel's commitment to addressing climate change.
- The COP28 conference is scheduled for November and December 2023 in Dubai.
- This invitation is part of the ongoing normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE since the Abraham Accords.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Abraham Accords marked a historic normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab nations, primarily driven by shared concerns over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.
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