Netanyahu’s Secret Abu Dhabi Trip: UAE, Egypt Warnings Put October 7 Under Fresh Focus

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s secret Abu Dhabi visit has drawn fresh attention to reports about warnings Israel allegedly received before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Netanyahu met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the undisclosed trip, with regional security and Iran reportedly central to the discussions. The meeting comes as reports from Haaretz and The Wall Street Journal examine claims that both the UAE and Egypt had raised concerns about a possible Hamas operation before October 7. Netanyahu has denied receiving such warnings, while the UAE has not confirmed the reported warning. Here’s what we know about the secret meeting, the warnings and the questions now resurfacing.