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Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms

Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed.

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What happened Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE's Mohammed bin Zayed.
The headline split The left frames it as "Israeli minister confirms Iron Dome battery deployed to UAE during war". The right frames it as "Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister con...".
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Left / center-leftIsraeli minister confirms Iron Dome battery deployed to UAE during war

Middle East Eye · Center-left · News report

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Right / center-rightIsrael sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms

The Jerusalem Post · Center-right · News report

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The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jul 5, 9:12 AM

Israel sent dozens of IDF soldiers, Iron Dome system to UAE during Iran war, minister confirms

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Multiple Israeli officials have stated that the decision to send the Iron Dome battery and interceptors was made after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call UAE's Mohammed bin...

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Middle East EyeNews report · Jul 5, 6:16 AM

Israeli minister confirms Iron Dome battery deployed to UAE during war

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Israeli minister confirms Iron Dome battery deployed to UAE during war Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery to the UAE early in the war with Iran, Israeli media reported. Israel’s transport...

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