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UAE gave explicit warning to Netanyahu of Hamas plans days before October 7, new book says

The leader of the United Arab Emirates provided Benjamin Netanyahu with an explicit warning that Hamas was planning a war days before the October 7 attacks. Reports based on a new book allege the Israeli Prime Minister did not brief security chiefs or act on this intelligence. Netanyahu now faces criticism following these claims that he played down the Hamas threat despite direct warnings from the UAE and alerts from former Shin Bet chief Bar.

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  • ✓ The UAE warned Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas was planning a major offensive days before October 7.
  • ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu received an explicit warning before October 7.
  • ✓ Reports state Netanyahu did not brief security chiefs regarding the warning.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 8 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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A new book and subsequent reports allege the UAE president explicitly warned Netanyahu of a major Hamas offensive days before the attack.

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  1. UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans days before October 7 attack

    The leader of the United Arab Emirates provided Benjamin Netanyahu with an explicit warning that Hamas was planning a war days before the October 7 attacks. Reports based on a new book allege the Israeli Prime Minister did not brief security chiefs or act on this intelligence. Netanyahu now faces criticism following these claims that he played down the Hamas threat despite direct warnings from the UAE and alerts from former Shin Bet chief Bar.

    Why it matters

    The October 7 attacks led to a massive conflict in Gaza and raised questions about intelligence failures. These reports suggest the failure was not a lack of information but a failure to communicate and act on available warnings.

    What is confirmed

    • The UAE warned Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas was planning a major offensive days before October 7.
    • Benjamin Netanyahu received an explicit warning before October 7.
    • Reports state Netanyahu did not brief security chiefs regarding the warning.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Former Shin Bet chief Bar warned of a Hamas attack in the days before October 7.

    What to watch next

    • Official response from the Prime Minister's office regarding the UAE warning
    • Verification of the specific date and method of the UAE communication
    • Further disclosures from the book regarding which security chiefs were excluded from briefings
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Haaretz — Netanyahu got an explicit warning before Oct. 7. He didn't brief security chiefs
    2. Ynetnews — UAE gave explicit warning to Netanyahu of Hamas plans days before October 7, new book says
    3. The Times of Israel — Days before Oct. 7, UAE leader warned Netanyahu Hamas was planning war, but PM did nothing with the info – report
    4. The Jerusalem Post — Ex-Shin Bet chief Bar warned of Hamas attack in days before October 7
    5. Dawn — Israeli PM Netanyahu under fire over Haaretz report alleging UAE warned of Oct 7 attack
    6. en.ilsole24ore.com — War, latest news. Iran, Pasdaran: ‘We have seized a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz’
    7. san.com — Netanyahu was warned before Hamas terror attacks on 10/7: Report
    8. www.yahoo.com — UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
    confidence 90%
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