President hails his counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed for normalizing ties with Israel: ‘Together we will advance and strengthen the prosperous ties of peace’

President to meet new Abu Dhabi ruler 'alongside other leaders' during brief trip to Gulf state; Lapid congratulates MBZ on selection as president

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan succeeds half-brother Sheikh Khalifa day after his death; MBZ led push for Gulf nation's normalization with Israel

Country declares 40 days of mourning for its leader; Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, long the de facto ruler, is expected to succeed