Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7
An Israeli newspaper reported that the president of the UAE had warned Prime Minister Netanyahu of a major Hamas operation shortly before the October 7, 2023 attack. Netanyahu faced political backlash over the report. Netanyahu announced he would sue the newspaper for defamation over the claim.
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2 developments- Sep 8Netanyahu faces backlash over report he was warned of Hamas attack days before October 7
- Sep 9Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
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Left
4 viewpointsNetanyahu’s rivals call him ‘unfit’ after report he was warned before Oct. 7 attack
Netanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attack
Center
6 viewpointsNetanyahu under fire over report UAE warned of October 7 attack
Right
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