Netanyahu denies seeking UAE denial of attack warnings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 18:25 · Archive

Netanyahu travelled secretly to the UAE over the weekend, Israeli media reports, to ask its leader to deny claims he had warned of a Hamas threat before October 7.

Benjamin Netanyahu travelled secretly to the United Arab Emirates, Israeli media reported, where he allegedly asked its leader to deny claims he had warned of a looming Hamas attack before the Palestinian militant group's October 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel. Netanyahu confirmed the secret trip but denies requesting any such denial. The allegations threaten to affect his election campaign as voting approaches.

How it is being reported

• The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaignAl Jazeera · 30 Sept, 12:03
• Was Netanyahu warned of October 7 Hamas attacks?France 24 · 30 Sept, 11:12

In this story: Benjamin Netanyahu · United Arab Emirates · Hamas · Israel

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