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Ongoing Story· Day 27

UAE President Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7, Report Claims

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Journalist Claims New Evidence of Pre-War Warning to Netanyahu

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Journalist Shlomi Eldar claims to have verified information about a pre-attack warning from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eldar also stated he has not received Netanyahu's announced defamation lawsuit and expressed confidence in his reporting, which he insists is not politically motivated.

  • 01Journalist Shlomi Eldar claims verified evidence of a pre-attack warning from UAE President to PM Netanyahu.
  • 02Eldar states Netanyahu responded that Gaza was prepared, while the West Bank was the concern.
  • 03He asserts he has not received Netanyahu's announced NIS 2.6 million defamation lawsuit.
  • 04Eldar believes UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed's non-denial confirms the warning.
  • 05The journalist insists his reporting is based on facts, not political motives.
  • 06Eldar calls for a state commission of inquiry for full clarity on pre-attack warnings.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Journalist Claims New Evidence of Pre-War Warning to Netanyahu
Makor RishonRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Netanyahu Accused of Ignoring Warnings Before Oct. 7, Critics Face Lawsuits