Netanyahu faces election pressure over UAE warning on Hamas attack before Oct. 7 strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure over his handling of intelligence warnings ahead of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack, as the country approaches critical elections next month. A report by *Haaretz* earlier this month alleged that Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, president of the United Arab Emirates, had secretly warned Netanyahu of Hamas’ plans for a major assault, a claim Netanyahu has denied .
Two sources, including one who spoke directly with Sheikh Mohammed and another briefed on the call, confirmed to *The New York Times* that the warning was issued but never reached Israel’s security leadership, according to five former senior Israeli officials . The revelation intensifies scrutiny of Netanyahu, who is seeking an unprecedented seventh term, as critics argue he bears personal responsibility for the intelligence failure.
The political fallout comes amid broader regional tensions, with Israel’s military operations in Gaza and Lebanon drawing international criticism. On Sept. 27, 2024, Israel conducted a strike in Beirut’s Dahiya district, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and two other high-ranking officials, an operation Israeli military officials described as a turning point in the conflict . The attack followed Hamas’ 2023 offensive, which triggered Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
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