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Netanyahu sues Haaretz over UAE warning claim before October 7
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking legal action against the Haaretz newspaper over its reporting that the United Arab Emirates warned him of Hamas attack plans before October 7, 2023, Al Jazeera English reported. Netanyahu has denied the allegation, calling it false.
The lawsuit centers on Haaretz's claim regarding advance warning from UAE leadership about the militant group's intentions. The reporting has drawn scrutiny as Netanyahu faces ongoing criticism over the security failures that preceded the October 7 attacks, which killed hundreds of Israelis and triggered the subsequent Gaza war.
