Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies a report that he was warned by the United Arab Emirates about Hamas planning an attack on October 7, 2023. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz said Netanyahu was warned but did not pass it on to security leaders, a claim Netanyahu calls false and plans to sue over. The coming Israeli election is expected to focus on how the surprise attack was handled.Key Facts
- On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds.
- Haaretz reported that Netanyahu was warned days before by the UAE leader about the attack plans.
- Netanyahu’s office denies any such phone call or warning took place before the attack.
- Netanyahu plans to sue Haaretz and the reporter for defamation.
- The UAE has maintained open communication with Israel since normalizing ties five years ago but has not confirmed or denied the report.
- Israeli elections are scheduled for October 27, 2024, with Netanyahu currently in a tight race.
- Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, an election rival, supports the report and calls Netanyahu’s alleged ignoring of the warning "criminal negligence."
- Netanyahu says security officials, not him, were responsible for the failure to protect Israel on the attack day.
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