Foreign Affairs
Netanyahu Asked UAE Leader to Deny Warning About Hamas Attack, AP Reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to the United Arab Emirates over the weekend to request that President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan deny issuing a warning about an impending Hamas attack prior to October 7, 2023. This move follows reports from The New York Times and other outlets suggesting the Emirati leader had cautioned Netanyahu, who allegedly ignored the intelligence. The revelations have intensified political pressure on Netanyahu ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections, with opponents criticizing his handling of security warnings. Additionally, Israeli authorities revoked immigration permits for two pro-Palestinian Jewish activists, marking a potential first instance of violating the Law of Return due to their activism.
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