Abu Dhabi

Russian and Ukrainian officials have returned to the negotiating table after an eight-month hiatus, as US envoys push for a diplomatic breakthrough amid continued fighting and deep disagreements over a ceasefire and territorial control

The Prime Minister’s Office reportedly feared Bennett would appear openly welcomed in Abu Dhabi while Netanyahu’s own wartime visit remained hidden

A major athletic achievement was overshadowed by an ugly and infuriating incident in the UAE: Israeli jiu-jitsu fighter Yoav Manor won a bronze medal at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, but just before the medal ceremony he was forced to deal with hostile and antisemitic behavior from his opponent from Kuwait.

The United Arab Emirates said it intercepted two drones that entered the country from the west. A separate drone struck a nuclear power station, causing damage. The assessment: the Houthis were behind the attack, acting on Iran’s orders. Iranian media also published the terms of a U.S. proposal that Tehran rejected.