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Netanyahu Omitted UAE Hamas Warning, Warned Saudi Deal Risk

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 6:19 AM UTC · How we work

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu omitted the UAE’s warning of a Hamas attack at the October 1, 2023 Gaza security meeting.
He warned a major Gaza operation could jeopardize an imminent Saudi-Israeli normalization deal.
Netanyahu rejected the chiefs’ strike proposal, stressing diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia.
He denied the allegations and will sue Haaretz and journalist Shlomi Eldar for libel.
UAE officials said security issues are handled by relevant bodies, not directly with leaders.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu omitted the UAE’s warning of a Hamas attack at the October 1, 2023 Gaza security meeting.
He warned a major Gaza operation could jeopardize an imminent Saudi-Israeli normalization deal.
Netanyahu rejected the chiefs’ strike proposal, stressing diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia.
He denied the allegations and will sue Haaretz and journalist Shlomi Eldar for libel.
UAE officials said security issues are handled by relevant bodies, not directly with leaders.