India, May 14 -- The United Arab Emirates has denied that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a "secret visit" to the Gulf nation amid the ongoing war in Iran.

Earlier on Wednesday, the office of Benjamin Netanyahu' released a statement which stated that the Likud leader made a secret visit to the UAE in a bid to improve relations and military connections.

As per the statement issued by the Israeli PMO, Netanyahu's alleged visit to the UAE resulted in a "historic breakthrough" in ties between the UAE and Israel.

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"In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates, where he met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. ...