PM responds to report he stopped opposing sale of jets and ultra-advanced radar-jamming Growler planes that could give the UAE a considerable military advantage

New York Times quotes officials saying Netanyahu lied about his opposition to the deal, which also includes ultra-advanced radar-jamming planes that could give the UAE a step up

US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien says Washington expects a 'significant security aspect' in the Israel-UAE normalization

Defense minister appears to reference pending Washington sale of advanced fighter jets to UAE in meeting with visiting American delegation, lauds brokering of normalization deal

After outcry by local and international rights groups, Emad Hajjaj released from custody but still faces trial and up to 2 years behind bars instead of 5 years

Press freedom groups say Emad Hajjaj, who is accused of harming Aman's ties with a friendly state, must be allowed to 'provide political commentary without fear of imprisonment'

US secretary of state to stop in Muscat in tour aimed at building off Israel-UAE normalization agreement; meetings in Sudan and Bahrain do not yield breakthroughs

State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus tells Emirati media that talks are underway to provide the Gulf state with advanced aircraft amid normalization deal with Israel

Defense minister and Mohammed Ahmad al-Bowardi say normalization deal will 'strengthen opportunities for peace and stability in region'

Hanegbi says he believes US will compensate Israel if Abu Dhabi gets jets; Mossad said pushing for UAE to get advanced Israeli weapons despite Defense Ministry objection