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Israel Denies UAE Warning Before Oct. 7 Hamas Attack

By Itamar Eichner

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Former Israeli Minister Ron Dermer denied reports of a UAE warning to Prime Minister Netanyahu before the October 7th attacks, calling the story "fiction." The UAE confirmed communication channels but declined to comment on specific reports, while Likud accused a Palestinian official of fabricating the story for political purposes.

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Ron Dermer denied UAE warning to Netanyahu before Oct. 7.
Dermer called the report "fiction" and "made-up."
UAE confirmed communication channels but not the warning.
Likud accused a Palestinian official of election interference.
Dahlan's faction denied involvement and blamed Netanyahu.

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UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a planned move by Yahya Sinwar just a week and a half before the October 7 massacre.per report
The report about the warning allegedly conveyed to Netanyahu amounted to "foreign interference in the elections."per Likud
Behind the false report is senior Palestinian official Mohammed Dahlan, who is based in the Emirates. He wants to bring down the right-wing government because he dreams of taking control of the Gaza Strip.per Likud

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