Netanyahu faces questions over pre-attack warnings three years on

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 11:37 · Archive

Reports suggest Netanyahu received warnings of the Hamas attack from regional allies before October 7.

Three years after the October 7 attack, Israel is marked by intense political debate over whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received advance warning. Reports have emerged suggesting that the United Arab Emirates and Egypt warned Netanyahu of imminent danger before the Hamas-led assault.

The accusations that Netanyahu failed to stop the attack have become politically contentious weeks before Israeli elections. The October 7 attack remains the country's deadliest day, and questions over what Netanyahu knew beforehand are expected to be central to the election campaign.

How it is being reported

• Three years since Hamas October 7 attack: What did Netanyahu know?Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Wednesday with intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country's deadliest day will be front and centre. Accusations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to stop Hamas's October 7 attack have threatened to poison his campaign, particularly since reports emerged suggesting the United Arab Emirates and Egypt had warned him of the imminent danger. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.France 24 · 7 Oct, 11:23
• 3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacksOn the three-year mark since the Hamas-led deadly attack, Israelis are grappling with reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was repeatedly warned by regional allies ahead of time.NPR · 7 Oct, 10:00

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