UAE Ruler Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Risk Before October 7, Report Says

A report has revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a warning about a potential Hamas attack before it occurred in October 2023. The warning reportedly came during a 45-minute phone call from the ruler of the United Arab Emirates. The Emirati leader urged Netanyahu to take the threat seriously, citing fears of significant casualties and regional destabilisation. The UAE ruler also expressed concern that such an attack could undermine the Abraham Accords, the landmark normalisation agreements between Israel and Arab states. Despite receiving this warning, Netanyahu reportedly did not share the information with others.