UAE dodges question on pre-October 7 warning to Netanyahu
UAE dodges question on pre-October 7 warning to Netanyahu The UAE addressed questions from The National, an Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, about whether it had alerted Netanyahu to a potential Hamas attack ahead of October 7, according to a Haaretz report. In its response, the UAE said security matters are handled through "relevant entities" in discussions with other countries, stopping short of…
The United Arab Emirates has refrained from confirming or denying reports that it warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an imminent Hamas attack ahead of the October 7 attacks. When questioned by The National, an Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, the UAE stated that security matters are handled through relevant entities in discussions with other countries, avoiding a direct response to the claim.
According to Haaretz, a conversation between UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and Netanyahu occurred approximately ten days prior to the attacks, during which the UAE's leader reportedly warned Sinwar was preparing a large-scale operation against Israel. The National, owned by International Media Investments under bin Zayed's brother, reported on the UAE's response.
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