Israel has agreed to sell an advanced air defense system to the United Arab Emirates, Reuters reported, citing sources. This is the first such deal between the countries since relations were normalized in 2020.

The deal confirms that for some Arab states, resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict is now overshadowed by national priorities such as security and the economy.

Israel approved the UAE's request in mid-summer and will supply the country with SPYDER mobile interceptors manufactured by Rafael, two sources said, declining to provide additional information due to the sensitive nature of the deal.

A third source said that the UAE has acquired Israeli technology capable of resisting drone attacks.