{
  "id": 6262858,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:15:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-president-warned-netanyahu-major-hamas-operation-ahead-7-october"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), personally informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Hamas's plan for a major event ahead of the 7 October attacks, according to an investigation for a forthcoming book. This warning was made during a 45-minute phone call in late September 2023. The UAE leader advised Netanyahu to be prepared and suggested finding an economic solution for the Gaza Strip and calming the West Bank to prevent escalation. The investigation, published by Haaretz, revealed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had informed a Fatah intermediary, Sufyan Abu Zayda, that Israel should expect an \"earthquake\" or \"terrifying operation.\" Netanyahu reportedly reassured bin Zayed that Israel was ready for any scenario and believed Hamas intended to operate in the West Bank. The revelation contradicts Netanyahu's denial of receiving such a warning. Hamas reportedly offered to release all civilian captives without demanding anything in return immediately after the attacks, but Israeli officials rejected the offer.",
  "summary": "UAE president 'personally told Netanyahu' of Hamas plans for major 'event' ahead of 7 October Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 09:09 Israeli prime minister brushed off warnings from Mohammed bin Zayed, an investigation for a new book reveals Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with then US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House on 23 September…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "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 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",
        "published": "2026-09-08T05:44:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}