Netanyahu's Likud Party Denies Reports of Pre-Oct. 7 Security Warnings

The Likud party has officially responded to recent investigative reports by The Atlantic and The New York Times, which alleged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received direct security warnings prior to the October 7th attacks. The party's press service stated that the information circulating is false and part of a regular, planned campaign.

According to the American press publications, the Israeli prime minister was reportedly aware of escalation risks. The New York Times cited that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed personally warned Netanyahu about potential consequences. The Atlantic added that 11 days before the attack, the head of Egyptian intelligence, Abbas Kamel, visited Israel and alerted the country's leadership to a high probability of significant violence in Gaza.

In its strong statement, Likud representatives called the published information false. The party emphasized that such reports appear regularly and are part of a coordinated effort. Likud believes these publications are initiated by journalists acting in the interests of political opponents.

The party's statement further asserted that the goal of these materials is to oust the current right-wing government and form a new cabinet. Likud characterized a potential alternative leadership as left-wing and Muslim, claiming it would inevitably lead to the state's capitulation on all key security issues.