Netanyahu faces backlash after report UAE warned him of Hamas attack days before Oct. 7
Multiple news outlets report that the United Arab Emirates warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that the militant group was planning a major operation. Netanyahu allegedly did not brief security chiefs or take action. Israeli opposition leaders have declared him unfit, intensifying political pressure and calls for a state commission of inquiry. Netanyahu's office denies the account.
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Netanyahu's Rivals Call Him 'Unfit' After Report He Was Warned Before Oct. 7 Attack
A new report has revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an explicit warning days before the October 7 Hamas attack, but did not brief Israel's security chiefs. The revelation has sparked intense backlash from Netanyahu's political rivals, who are calling him 'unfit' to lead. Multiple major news outlets, including The New York Times, Haaretz, The New Yorker, CNN, and The Guardian, are covering the story based on a book claiming Netanyahu was warned of the impending Hamas attack. The report has intensified political pressure on Netanyahu, with opponents arguing that his failure to act on the warning demonstrates a lack of fitness for office. The controversy comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Israel's security and intelligence failures surrounding the October 7 attack, which resulted in significant casualties and hostages.
Book alleges UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack days before October 7
A new exposé book by journalist Shlomi Eldar and investigative journalist Ruth Yuval, titled 'Kidnapped: 843 Days of Abandonment,' alleges that United Arab Emirates President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a planned large-scale Hamas operation just days before the October 7, 2023 massacre. According to the book, Bin Zayed called Netanyahu a week and a half before the attack, expressing concern that the operation would cause bloodshed and endanger the Abraham Accords. Netanyahu reportedly reacted calmly, assuming Hamas would operate in the West Bank. The book also claims that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar recommended assassinating Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on October 1, but Netanyahu rejected the proposal. Netanyahu's office categorically denies the account, calling it an 'absolute lie.' The revelations have stirred political debate in Israel amid an ongoing election campaign.
Report: Netanyahu Warned of Hamas Attack Before October 7, Failed to Act
A bombshell report from Haaretz reveals that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was explicitly warned by Shin Bet and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed about an impending large-scale Hamas attack nearly two weeks before October 7, 2023. The warning, described as an 'earthquake' and 'huge surprise,' was relayed to Netanyahu on September 15, 2023, but he refused to brief IDF or Mossad officials. The defense ministry held a meeting two days later without decisions. Bin Zayed personally spoke to Netanyahu for 45 minutes, warning that 'something there is about to explode,' but Netanyahu assured him he was ready. The report states Netanyahu had scuttled prisoner exchange talks earlier that year, leading Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to end negotiations in September. About 1,200 Israelis were killed on October 7. The report has sparked widespread calls for Netanyahu's removal, with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accusing him of 'criminal negligence' and demanding a state commission of inquiry.
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Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7
A new report has sparked backlash against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming he was explicitly warned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leadership about a planned Hamas attack days before the October 7, 2023, assault. Multiple news outlets, including CNN, The Guardian, and Haaretz, are covering the story, citing a book and an Emirati source. The report alleges that Netanyahu received the warning but did not brief Israeli security chiefs, leading to questions about his handling of pre-attack intelligence. The Times of Israel and France 24 also confirm the claims, which have intensified political pressure on Netanyahu amid ongoing investigations into the security failures surrounding the deadliest attack on Israel in decades.
Israeli opposition leaders call Netanyahu unfit after report UAE warned him before Oct 7 attack
Israeli opposition leaders have declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve, following a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him prior to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The report, cited by AFP, alleges that the UAE provided advance intelligence about the impending assault, which Netanyahu allegedly ignored or failed to act upon. This has sparked renewed political turmoil in Israel, with opposition figures arguing that the prime minister's handling of the warning constitutes a severe failure of leadership and national security. The development adds to mounting pressure on Netanyahu's government, which has faced widespread criticism for intelligence and operational failures leading up to the deadliest attack on Israeli soil in decades. The opposition's call for Netanyahu's removal underscores deepening political divisions and questions about his fitness to lead during an ongoing war.
UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, news report says
Multiple news outlets report that the United Arab Emirates warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack that the militant group was planning a major operation. According to a new book and subsequent reports, the UAE conveyed this warning directly to Netanyahu, but he allegedly did not brief his security chiefs or take action. The revelation has sparked backlash against Netanyahu, raising questions about intelligence failures and the handling of warnings prior to the deadliest attack on Israel in decades. The reports cite various sources, including a book by journalists and unnamed officials, though Netanyahu's office has not confirmed the details. The story is covered by AP News, Haaretz, CNN, The Guardian, and The Times of Israel, indicating widespread media attention.