UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed gave Netanyahu a direct warning about a week and a half before October 7, 2023, saying that Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major Hamas operation against Israel.

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UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed gave Netanyahu a direct warning about a week and a half before October 7, 2023, saying that Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major Hamas operation against Israel. Netanyahu responded that he believed Hamas was focused on the West Bank and said Israel was prepared for any scenario. The warning came after earlier signs of a possible escalation. In September, intermediaries relayed messages from Sinwar referring to an approaching “earthquake,” prompting discussions a