Israel & UAE confirm Netanyahu-MBZ meeting: October 7 warning cover-up behind panicky visit?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi on September 27 as the controversy over an alleged pre-October 7 warning resurfaced. Haaretz reported that Netanyahu asked MBZ to deny claims that the Emirati leader had warned him about a possible Hamas attack. The reported one-hour meeting took place at an airport and was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12. Netanyahu’s office later confirmed the UAE visit, saying the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional challenges. The UAE also confirmed the meeting but did not directly comment on the reported warning.