The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has purchased land in Israel to build its first permanent embassy, marking a major milestone in strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. According to Israeli media, the site in Herzliya — a coastal city near Tel Aviv that hosts several embassies — was finalized after a four-year search led by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office and the Herzliya Municipality. The deal, worth tens of millions of shekels, was coordinated with the Israel Land Authority and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. This move highlights the UAE’s commitment to deepening relations with Israel since the signing of the 2020 Abraham Accords, which opened new avenues of cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and defense. The UAE currently operates a temporary embassy in Tel Aviv, while Israel’s embassy in Abu Dhabi has been active since 2021.