{
  "id": 6242194,
  "title": "Bennett backs up claims Netanyahu was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7 massacre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bennett-backs-up-claims-netanyahu-was-warned-of-hamas-attack-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T05:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-907896"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE President warned Netanyahu about Hamas plans for October 7 massacre",
    "Egyptian General Intelligence head also warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation",
    "Bennett blamed Netanyahu for disregarding warnings and taking no action"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development shifts the accountability for the October 7 massacre to Netanyahu, as it suggests he ignored explicit warnings from regional leaders and had been emboldening Hamas through his policies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Report: The dramatic warning to Netanyahu before October 7th",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/report-the-dramatic-warning-to-netanyahu-before-october-7th",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:38:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Bennett, Lapid confirm Netanyahu was warned several times ahead of Oct. 7 massacre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bennett-lapid-confirm-netanyahu-was-warned-several-times-ahead-of-oct",
        "published": "2026-09-08T08:50:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "UAE president 'personally told Netanyahu' of Hamas plans for major 'event' ahead of 7 October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/uae-president-personally-told-netanyahu-of-hamas-plans-for-major",
        "published": "2026-09-08T09:15:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}