On secret UAE visit, Netanyahu asked MBZ to deny pre-Oct. 7 warnings
During his trip to Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Mohamed bin Zayed to deny reports that he had been warned ahead of the Oct. 7 attack that Hamas was preparing a major assault.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, requesting that the Emirati leader deny a report that he had warned Israel of an impending Hamas attack before the October 7, 2023, attack, according to The Associated Press. The meeting occurred following a report in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz that the UAE had warned Netanyahu of a planned Hamas operation days before the Hamas-led attack.
The UAE Foreign Ministry has not commented on the latest report, maintaining "open and direct lines of communication" with Israel and sharing "all relevant intelligence." Netanyahu's office has also not provided an immediate response to the meeting or his request to bin Zayed.
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- Netanyahu asks UAE president to deny warning before 7 October attack middleeasteye.net
- Netanyahu asked UAE leader to deny reports he warned of looming Hamas attack – sources timesofisrael.com
- Ex-Shin Bet Chief to sue Netanyahu for defamation, says PM ignored his warning of 'impending disaster' haaretz.com
