STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Former PA Minister Claims Pre-Oct 7 Mediation Efforts with Hamas and Israel

Sep 18, 2026 10:17 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel mediation,hamas,israel,palestinian-authority,pre-oct7,diplomatic-failure

Summary

A former Palestinian Authority minister has announced plans to disclose details of mediation efforts conducted prior to the October 7 attacks, claiming to have acted as a go-between for Israel and Hamas. The disclosure includes a specific threat of an 'earthquake' conveyed by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, which reportedly prompted diplomatic contact from UAE leadership to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. This retrospective intelligence provides context on the diplomatic failures and warning signs preceding the major escalation.

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Journalist subsequently identifies Sufian Abu Zaida as go-between who delivered Hamas chief's threat of impending 'earthquake,' which spurred call to Netanyahu from UAE leader The post Ex-PA minister says he’ll soon reveal his pre-Oct. 7 mediation between Israel, Hamas and message he convey...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Subject of pre-conflict mediation efforts and recipient of threats conveyed via intermediaries.

Iran NEUTRAL

Not directly named in the snippet, but Hamas is an Iranian-backed proxy; the mediation involved Hamas leadership.

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