Key facts
- Israel's Shin Bet security agency filed a complaint against Channel 12.
- The complaint alleges a severe censorship violation.
- Netanyahu's office confirmed the Shin Bet's action.
- The UAE state news agency WAM confirmed Netanyahu's visit to the country.
Israel's domestic security service, the Shin Bet, has filed a complaint against television Channel 12 for allegedly violating censorship laws by reporting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates. Netanyahu's office confirmed the complaint on Monday, which it stated was a demand for Channel 12 to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The UAE state news agency WAM also reported on Monday that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations with Netanyahu during his visit to the Gulf country on Sunday. This report marked the first UAE confirmation of the trip.