IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly visited the United Arab Emirates during the war with Iran.
According to the Kan public broadcaster, Zamir was joined by other military officials.
During the visit, Zamir met with Emirati officials, including President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Kan reports.
The military has not commented on the report.
It comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he also visited the UAE during the Iran war — prompting a denial from the UAE.
It was also reported that the heads of the Shin Bet and Mossad visited the Gulf nation during the war.
And earlier this week, senior US officials confirmed previous reports that Israel had also sent an Iron Dome battery to the UAE, along with soldiers to operate it.
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