{
  "id": 8524402,
  "title": "UAE official source responds to claims that Israel was warned of October 7 attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/uae-official-source-responds-to-claims-that-israel-was-warned-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T19:55:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/19/uae-official-source-responds-to-claims-that-israel-was-warned-of-october-7-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A UAE official source has addressed allegations that Abu Dhabi had forewarned Israel about an impending Hamas assault in the months leading up to October 7. As Israel prepares for its upcoming elections, this matter has become a significant topic for politicians emphasizing their security credentials. In reply to a recent inquiry from The National, a UAE official source clarified that discussions on security issues between nations typically occur through designated channels rather than at the level of heads of state. The official source emphasized that the UAE's approach to such matters is conducted via appropriate entities, rather than directly involving national leaders.",
  "summary": "A UAE official source has responded to claims that Abu Dhabi warned Israel of an imminent Hamas attack in the weeks before October 7. With the Israeli elections fast approaching, the issue has become a major issue for politicians campaigning on the issue of security. Responding to a recent query from The National, a UAE official source pointed to the fact that the \"UAE discusses security matters…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "IDF kills Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel during October 7 attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/idf-kills-hamas-commander-who-infiltrated-israel-during-october-7",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:44:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "IDF takes out October 7 Hamas commander in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/idf-takes-out-october-7-hamas-commander-in-gaza",
        "published": "2026-09-19T17:53:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UAE official source responds to claims that Israel was warned of October 7 attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/uae-official-source-responds-to-claims-that-israel-was-warned-of-8525507",
        "published": "2026-09-19T19:55:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}