UAE responds to claims of warning Israel — The National
An official source in the United Arab Emirates responded to claims that Abu Dhabi had warned Israel several weeks before October 7 about an imminent Hamas attack. This was reported by The National.
UAE position
In response to the publication’s inquiry, an unnamed UAE official source said that the country discusses security issues with other states through appropriate channels. According to the source, such details are not discussed at the level of national leaders.
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The National characterizes this response as a denial of recent claims. The source did not name the official who provided the comment and gave no additional details regarding possible contacts between the UAE and Israel.
An election campaign issue
The publication notes that as elections in Israel approach, the issue has become important for politicians campaigning on security matters. The article was published on September 19, 2026.
