Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied having received any warning before the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and announced he would sue for defamation anyone who claims otherwise. The statement was made in response to an investigation indicating that the president of the United Arab Emirates had warned Netanyahu of a possible attack by the Hamas group.
According to the investigation mentioned in the article, the president of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had warned Netanyahu about the threat of an imminent Hamas attack. The information emerges in the context of investigations into the events that led to the surprise attack that resulted in hundreds of dead and hostages.
Netanyahu firmly rejected these allegations and stated he would take legal action against those spreading what he considers misinformation on the subject. The prime minister has faced criticism regarding his security management before the attack, with questions about possible warning signs that may have been ignored.
The conflict between the presented versions raises questions about the transparency of the Israeli government in the weeks leading up to the October 7 attack. While the Netanyahu government denies any prior warning, the United Arab Emirates' claim suggests there was information about Hamas's intention to carry out a significant operation against Israel.
