Yair Golan

Israeli politician and leader of The Democrats who said Netanyahu knew and had been warned.

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Israel and Zionism1 sourced eventInclusive range: September 8, 2026–September 8, 2026 October 7 Intelligence and Government Accountability1 sourced eventInclusive range: September 8, 2026–September 8, 2026 Political Rhetoric and Violence1 sourced eventInclusive range: September 8, 2026–September 8, 2026

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If Netanyahu received the reported warning and failed to alert security leaders or take action, that failure constituted extraordinary or criminal negligence.

“He knew. He was warned.”

Speaker capacity: Leader of The Democrats party
Editorial rationale: The statement unconditionally accepts the warning characterization and condemns Netanyahu’s alleged conduct.

Days before Oct. 7, UAE leader warned Netanyahu Hamas was planning war, but PM did nothing with info — report (opens in a new tab)Full report; sections on alleged call, official responses, and opposition reactions

View context Was Netanyahu warned by the UAE about a major Hamas operation before October 7?

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

Haaretz reported that United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed directly warned Benjamin Netanyahu about ten days before October 7, 2023 that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major operation. The report said Netanyahu responded that Israel was prepared and did not pass the warning to senior security officials. Netanyahu and his office categorically deny that the reported call or warning occurred. Naftali Bennett says he knows the report is true; other opposition leaders demand an investigation. The UAE government has declined to confirm or deny the alleged conversation.