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Kikar HaShabbatSecurity

Netanyahu Urged UAE President to Deny Pre-Oct. 7 Warning Reports

Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba

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Hebrew · 18 newsrooms covering

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to deny reports that the UAE had warned Israel before the October 7th attacks. The UAE has not yet commented on the alleged request or the reports.

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  • Netanyahu asked UAE President to deny pre-Oct. 7 warning reports.
  • The meeting between the leaders was secret and occurred yesterday.
  • Abu Dhabi has remained silent following the reported request.
  • Reports suggest UAE warned Israel before the Hamas attack.
Netanyahu Urged UAE President to Deny Pre-Oct. 7 Warning Reports
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to publicly deny reports of an early warning given to Israel before the October 7th Hamas attacks. The request was made during a secret meeting between the two leaders that took place yesterday. Following the meeting, Abu Dhabi has remained silent on the matter, neither confirming nor denying the reports.

The reports in question suggest that the UAE had provided Israel with intelligence regarding potential threats prior to the unprecedented Hamas assault. The Prime Minister's alleged appeal to President bin Zayed aims to counter these narratives, which could have implications for Israel's security preparedness and international standing. The specifics of the intelligence shared, or the exact nature of the warning, remain unclear, as does the UAE's official response to Netanyahu's reported request.

Kikar HaShabbatHaredi · Bnei Brak

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