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HamalSecurity

UAE President Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7, Report Claims

Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba

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Hebrew · 32 newsrooms covering

An Israeli newspaper report claims the UAE President tried to warn Prime Minister Netanyahu about the October 7th Hamas attack but couldn't reach him. The report has sparked debate and accusations of political motivation.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • UAE President allegedly tried to warn Netanyahu before Oct. 7.
  • The warning attempt reportedly failed to reach the Prime Minister.
  • The report comes from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
  • The claim has faced skepticism and accusations of political motives.
UAE President Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7, Report Claims
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A report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz alleges that the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attempted to warn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending Hamas attack on October 7th. According to the report, the UAE president tried to reach Netanyahu for 45 minutes prior to the attack but was unsuccessful in getting through.

The article, which cites unnamed sources, suggests that this warning was not heeded or did not reach the Prime Minister in time. The report has been met with skepticism and accusations of being politically motivated by some, particularly those supportive of Netanyahu, who claim it is an attempt to undermine him ahead of potential elections.

This alleged warning, if true, would add another layer to the ongoing investigations and public discourse surrounding the intelligence failures that preceded the October 7th Hamas assault. The details of the report are still being scrutinized, and its implications for accountability and future security assessments remain a subject of debate.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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