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UAE denies or evades questions regarding pre-October 7 intelligence sharing with Israel

Sep 19, 2026 05:05 PM CT Abu Dhabi, UAE UAE,Israel,Intelligence,October 7,Diplomacy,Regional Security

Summary

The United Arab Emirates has addressed media inquiries concerning whether it provided warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prior to the October 7 Hamas attack. The UAE's response, reported by Haaretz, indicates a deliberate evasion or denial regarding specific intelligence sharing, highlighting the complex diplomatic and security balancing act Gulf states maintain between Israel and regional Arab sentiment.

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UAE dodges question on pre-October 7 warning to Netanyahu The UAE addressed questions from The National, an Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, about whether it had alerted Netanyahu to a potential Hamas attack ahead of October 7, according to a Haaretz report. In its response, the UAE said security matte...

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T3 Middle East Eye

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Israel NEUTRAL

Subject of inquiry regarding receipt of pre-attack warnings.

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