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UAE Intelligence Warned Shin Bet of Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7, Report Claims

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A report claims the UAE intelligence service warned Israel's Shin Bet in September 2023 of an impending Hamas attack, a warning that allegedly led to a phone call between UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has vehemently denied receiving such a warning.

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UAE intelligence warned Shin Bet of Hamas attack in September 2023.
Warning allegedly prompted a call from UAE President to PM Netanyahu.
Netanyahu denies receiving any warning from the UAE president.
Critics cite alleged warnings as evidence of policy failures.
Shin Bet reportedly misinterpreted Hamas leader's prior warning.

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The UAE intelligence service warned the Shin Bet in September 2023 that Hamas could carry out a violent action by the end of the month.per Channel 12, citing three senior Emirati sources
The UAE warning prompted UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed’s phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.per Channel 12
Prime Minister Netanyahu did not speak with the president of the United Arab Emirates during the period in question and received no warning from him.per Prime Minister’s Office

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