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

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.