Netanyahu Denies Specific Warning on Dubai Flight Incident
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- Netanyahu denied specific intelligence on the Dubai flight incident.
- He cited general intelligence on Iranian proxies planning attacks.
- He previously discussed potential Iranian involvement with Fox News.
- Israel is monitoring the ongoing investigation in the Gulf.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with CNN that Israel did not have specific intelligence regarding the incident that occurred on a flight from Dubai to Israel. When asked if his prior warning about enemies attempting attacks ahead of the elections was based on intelligence about this specific event, Netanyahu clarified, "No, not specifically." He explained that Israel had received general intelligence indicating that Iran's proxies, particularly Hezbollah and Hamas, were planning attacks against Israel and Israeli citizens abroad. However, he could not confirm a specific warning related to the Dubai flight incident.
Netanyahu had previously addressed the possibility of Iranian involvement in the incident during an interview with Fox News. He emphasized that it was too early to determine a direct link to Iran and that Israel was closely monitoring the ongoing investigation in the Gulf.
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