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Ex-PA Minister Details Sinwar's Pre-Oct. 7 'Earthquake' Warning to Israel
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First reported by Mako · 1 day ago
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Former Palestinian Authority minister Sufian Abu Zaida revealed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar warned Israel of an impending "earthquake" regarding prisoner exchanges before the October 7 attack. Abu Zaida acted as an intermediary, conveying the message to Israel and the UAE, with the latter reportedly warning Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- 01Former PA minister details Sinwar's pre-Oct. 7 "earthquake" warning to Israel.
- 02Warning was conveyed through Palestinian intermediary Sufian Abu Zaida.
- 03UAE reportedly warned PM Netanyahu based on Sinwar's message.
- 04Negotiations for prisoner exchange occurred for 18 months prior to attack.
- 05Sinwar's message predicted major upheaval in prisoner exchange talks.
- 06Attack occurred on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 and taking 251 hostages.
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