Trump Denies Knowledge of Egypt, UAE Warnings to Netanyahu Before Oct. 7

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated he has no knowledge of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates warning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending attack prior to October 7, 2023. Trump, in an interview with TIME magazine, said he was hearing about these alleged warnings for the first time recently. He added that if Netanyahu had received such a prior warning, "he would have done something about it," suggesting at least an increased state of alert for Israelis.

Trump's remarks come amid ongoing debate in Israel concerning reports that Egyptian and Emirati officials had alerted Netanyahu to an imminent Hamas attack. Recent reports from outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic have detailed alleged Egyptian warnings, while other reports indicated an Emirati warning about a potential assault.

In contrast to the reports, Netanyahu has denied receiving any such warnings. The UAE has not officially confirmed the details of the purported communications. Trump, when asked in the same interview if Israelis should elect Netanyahu for a new term, responded, "I can only say that I am no longer involved in politics."