UAE Reportedly Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Before October 7
UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu that Hamas was planning a major offensive 10 days before the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, according to Haaretz. Netanyahu's office denies any such call took place.
- 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage in the Oct. 7 attack.
- Bin Zayed reportedly described the planned operation as capable of causing regional bloodshed.
- Egypt's intelligence chief also separately warned Netanyahu, Haaretz reported.
- Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and IDF chief Herzi Halevi say they were not told of the warnings.
Why it matters: Israel holds national elections next month, and Netanyahu's handling of pre-attack intelligence is a defining issue in the campaign.
- Netanyahu has blocked calls for an official government inquiry into events surrounding the attack.
How 26 sources split on this story
Where they split: The core dispute is factual: did the call between Netanyahu and bin Zayed happen, and did Netanyahu receive and dismiss specific warnings before Oct. 7?
Center coverage, 11 sources: The center presents the Haaretz report and Netanyahu's flat denial side by side, noting the election timing without drawing conclusions.
Associated Press18hUAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
The Hill18hUAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
Jerusalem Post0mBiden admin. was unaware of any UAE Oct. 7 massacre warning to Israel, sources tell 'Post'
France 2413hNetanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attackYNYahoo News16hNetanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7CNCTV News11hUAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
Deutsche Welle7hIsrael's Netanyahu denies UAE warned him of October 7 attackIBTIBTimes16hNetanyahu Was Personally Warned Of An Imminent Attack Days Before Oct. 7 But Didn't Act: ReportKAKXAN Austin18hUAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report saysTNDThe National Desk15hNetanyahu dismissed UAE president's warning about Hamas attack days before Oct. 7: reportTITimes of Israel20hDays before Oct. 7, UAE leader warned Netanyahu Hamas was planning war, but PM did nothing with the info – reportLeft coverage, 9 sources: The left emphasizes Netanyahu's personal responsibility for ignoring specific, high-level warnings and his continued resistance to any formal inquiry.
Los Angeles Times17hUAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
CNN16hNetanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7
Mediaite21hNetanyahu Was Personally Warned Hamas Was Planning ‘Terrifying Operation’ 10 Days Before Oct. ...
Raw Story18h'Unfit': Netanyahu battered with ouster calls after 'earthquake' Oct. 7 report
Talking Points Memo14hMaking Sense of That Big Story Saying Netanyahu Was Warned About Oct 7
The Guardian16hNetanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claimsTNRThe New Republic15hBombshell October 7 Report Leads to Calls for Netanyahu’s Removal
The New Yorker9hThe Warning Benjamin Netanyahu IgnoredTruTruthout12hMore Evidence Shows Netanyahu Was Warned of Oct. 7 Attack and Did NothingRight coverage, 6 sources: The right reports the allegations and Netanyahu's denial with equal weight, framing the story around contested intelligence failures rather than political accountability.
The National Pulse18hReport: Netanyahu Received Advance Warnings of October 7 Attacks, But Dismissed Them.
Newsmax14hNetanyahu Denies Hamas Warning Before Oct. 7 Attack
New York Post16hBenjamin Netanyahu furiously disputes bombshell new claim he was warned about Oct. 7 attacks
The Daily Caller10hNetanyahu Dismissed Pre-Oct. 7 Hamas Warning, Never Told Top Security Officials
The Washington Times11hUAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
Washington Examiner9hNetanyahu denies UAE warned him of Oct. 7 as blame leads Israeli electionWhat’s next: Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett publicly said the warnings were issued.
- Former general Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main election rival, wrote that Netanyahu 'is unfit.'
- Will the UAE government confirm or deny that the call with Netanyahu took place?
- Could independent corroboration of the Haaretz report surface before the Israeli election?