Netanyahu Received Hamas Warning from UAE Before October 7, Claims Report
What Happened
A new report, citing a book based on interviews with officials, claims UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu about a major Hamas operation around 10 days before the October 7, 2023 attack. The report alleges Netanyahu did not act on the warning, while his office has strongly denied the claim, calling it an “absolute lie.”
Key Takeaways
If substantiated, the report could intensify scrutiny of whether advance warnings about Hamas' plans were missed or ignored before the deadliest attack in Israel’s history. However, Netanyahu's office rejects the allegations and says no such warning was received.