Former PM Bennett Claims Netanyahu Received Hamas Attack Warnings

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that Benjamin Netanyahu received numerous warnings about an impending Hamas attack prior to October 7, 2023. Bennett asserted that these warnings came from both Israeli sources and foreign governments. Speaking on Channel 12, Bennett claimed Netanyahu was aware of the high probability of an imminent attack but, in his assessment, failed to take necessary action, calling the events "criminal negligence."

Bennett's statement coincided with a Haaretz report alleging that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had warned Netanyahu before October 7 about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's plans for a major offensive. Bennett later confirmed this information on X but did not disclose how he learned of the alleged conversation's content.

When directly questioned by journalists about the alleged conversation between Netanyahu and the UAE president, Bennett did not provide a direct answer. Instead, he reiterated that the Israeli prime minister had received warnings about the impending attack from multiple sources. However, Bennett did not present specific evidence or name the sources that allegedly informed Netanyahu in advance about the Hamas threat.