Allegation that UAE Warned Netanyahu About Hamas Before October 7
According to a published press report, the UAE leader warned Netanyahu against Hamas plans prior to the October 7, 2023 attack, while the Prime Minister's Office denied the claim.
A new Israeli media report claims that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the October 7, 2023 attack that Hamas was preparing a major operation.
Details of the Call and Warning
According to a report in Haaretz newspaper, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a 45-minute phone call with Netanyahu about a week and a half before the attack. During this call, it was conveyed that then-Hamas leader Yahya Sinvar was preparing a major operation against Israel.
Emphasis on Regional Stability
In the reported warning by the UAE leader, it was stated that a potential attack could lead to heavy bloodshed and deep instability in the region. It was also emphasized that this situation could jeopardize the Abraham Accords.
The Role of Egyptian Intelligence
The published report claimed that not only the UAE, but also Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel conveyed similar warnings, but Netanyahu did not take these warnings seriously.
Denial by the Prime Minister's Office
Netanyahu's office described the report in question as an absolute lie. The statement noted that no conversation took place with the UAE leader during that period and no such warning was conveyed to them.