UAE President Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Before October 7
Days before the October 7 Hamas attack, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn him of an impending Hamas offensive. The warning came during a 45-minute phone call, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
During the conversation, bin Zayed reportedly expressed concerns about Hamas's plans for a large-scale attack. However, Netanyahu allegedly dismissed the warning, stating that Israel's assessment was that Hamas's primary focus was on the West Bank and that Israel was prepared for any scenario.
The report highlights a significant intelligence failure, suggesting that crucial information from an allied nation was not acted upon. The UAE's warning, if heeded, could have potentially altered the course of events on October 7.
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