Bennett backs up claims Netanyahu was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7 massacre
According to the investigation, the two leaders held a 45-minute phone conversation, at the end of which Netanyahu reassured the UAE president that Israel was prepared for any scenario.
Naftali Bennett, former prime minister and leader of B Yachad, affirmed on Tuesday that he believes a reported warning from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Hamas's plans for the October 7 massacre was genuine. The Haaretz investigation published on Tuesday supports Bennett's claim, stating that bin Zayed explicitly warned Netanyahu that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was planning an operation.
Additionally, Egyptian General Intelligence head Abbas Kamel warned Netanyahu of a major operation being planned by Hamas. Bennett criticized Netanyahu for disregarding the warnings, stating that the former prime minister bears direct responsibility for the disastrous consequences, as he had been building up Hamas for 15 years and took no action despite receiving explicit warnings.
The investigation alleged that bin Zayed warned Netanyahu about the threat a week and a half before the massacre, expressing concern that such an attack could destabilize the region and undermine the Abraham Accords.
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