Benjamin Netanyahu on Media

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1 statement on this page. Dates: September 9, 2026

1 matching statement. Dates: September 9, 2026

1 published statement. Dates: September 9, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu
Role at the time: Prime minister of Israel and Likud leader
September 9, 2026Challenged the characterization
Responding to
No call between Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Zayed occurred during the relevant period, and Netanyahu received no UAE warning before October 7.
"This is a sinister libel with clear political timing."
Why we used this label
He disputes the report’s truth and provenance. The statement is not coded as a defense of his alleged conduct because he denies the underlying event.
Netanyahu announces planned libel lawsuit over Haaretz report claiming UAE warned of Oct. 7 (opens in a new tab)

Full report and quoted Prime Minister’s Office statement

Reports Netanyahu’s renewed denial, claimed review of call and visitor records, planned libel action, blame directed toward security chiefs, and Haaretz’s statement that it stands by its report.

Our account of this statement has been corrected. 1 correction

Read statement Was Netanyahu warned by the UAE about a major Hamas operation before October 7?