UAE responds to media report that claims Israel was warned of October 7 attack
The UAE has responded to an article in an Israeli news outlet that claimed Abu Dhabi warned Israel of an imminent Hamas attack in the weeks before October 7. Haaretz claimed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was personally warned by senior Emirati leadership but did not act. The news outlet released its investigation as a fevered election campaign gets under way, and Netanyahu fights for his…
The United Arab Emirates has dismissed an Israeli news outlet's claim that it had warned Israel of an imminent Hamas attack in the weeks leading up to the October 7 assault. Haaretz reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allegedly personally informed by top Emirati officials, but chose not to take any action.
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the government does not comment on media reports or speculation about exchanges between government leaders. Since the October 7 attacks, UAE efforts have been centered on de-escalation, regional stability, and limiting violence. Israel and the UAE have maintained direct communication channels since their establishment more than five years ago, and intelligence information is regularly shared as needed.
Egypt has also reportedly warned Netanyahu's government of an impending attack. Following the deadly cross-border assault that killed over 1,200 people and abducted 250, Israel launched an invasion that resulted in over 73,000 deaths in Gaza. The conflict has been condemned for alleged war crimes by Israel, which denies the accusations.
The ongoing strife has led to further tension in the region, including US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
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