His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid.
The meeting in Abu Dhabi focused on the evolving UAE-Israel relations and key developments in the Middle East - with a focus on Gaza.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the UAE’s support for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and the safe delivery of aid to civilians.
He also stressed the importance of reviving peace talks based on the two-state solution to ensure long-term regional stability.
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