UAE buys land in Israel to construct its first permanent embassy

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has purchased land in Israel to construct its first permanent embassy, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations established under the Abraham Accords in 2020,

The Media Post reported that on Sunday, October 19, Israel Land Authority confirmed the search for a suitable site in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv, began four years ago at the request of the Prime Minister’s



Office and in coordination with the Herzliya Municipality.

The authority described the process as “complex,” involving negotiations with multiple parties before finalising the deal.

Israel’s public broadcaster reported that the deal was valued at tens of millions of shekels, although details regarding the plot’s size and construction timeline have not been disclosed.