According to reports, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to Abu Dhabi on Sunday to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The primary objective of this trip, as reported by the Associated Press and cited by the Times of Israel, was to request that the UAE leader issue a public denial regarding claims that Arab nations had warned Israel about Hamas’s plans in the days leading up to the October 7 attack.

These reports have gained traction following widespread media speculation that regional leaders had alerted Israeli intelligence to a looming threat. By seeking a denial from the UAE, Netanyahu’s administration is reportedly attempting to address the narrative that Israeli officials ignored specific warnings from international partners. The Times of Israel notes that this diplomatic maneuver is part of a broader effort to manage the fallout from the security failures surrounding the October 7 events. As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Prime Minister's office or the UAE regarding the specific content of the discussions held during the visit, nor has there been a formal statement from the UAE president addressing the alleged request for a denial.