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Reports say Netanyahu received repeated warnings before October 7 attack
Israeli and US media and NPR reports allege that Netanyahu and other Israeli officials received repeated warnings of a possible Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. Netanyahu denies receiving warnings, has sued over some reports, and continues to reject a state inquiry.
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AllegedHaaretz reported that United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed warned Benjamin Netanyahu that Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major operation against Israel.
4 of 4 sources“the leader of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, called Netanyahu and told him that Hamas' leader in Gaza was planning a big assault against Israel”