Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Netanyahu also discussed bilateral relations UAE president congratulated Netanyahu on his victory in parliamentary elections DUBAI: The president of the UAE and former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed ways to achieve peace in the region during a phone call on Thursday. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Netanyahu, who is on track to regain top office after last week’s election, also discussed bilateral relations, Emirates News Agency reported. Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Netanyahu on his victory in parliamentary elections and stressed the UAE’s keenness to strengthen means for obtaining peace, cooperation, and positive partnerships in the region for the benefit of all.