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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Holds Secret Hour‑Long Meeting With UAE President on 29 September 2026
The two‑hour secret talks reportedly focused on a warning from the UAE about an imminent Hamas attack, as first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 and detailed by Haaretz.
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The two‑hour secret talks reportedly focused on a warning from the UAE about an imminent Hamas attack, as first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 and detailed by Haaretz. Credit: Image: france24.com via source article · All rights reserved
Evidence ledger
What is confirmed
The meeting between Netanyahu and UAE President on 29 September 2026 reportedly centred on a warning about a Hamas attack that would occur on 7 October 2023, as reported by Israeli daily Haaretz earlier that month.[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reported to have spent roughly an hour in a private meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, 29 September 2026, according to Channel 12 television, a source familiar with the arrangements but who declined to be named.[1]
Focus on Pre‑War Warning
During the rendezvous, the UAE president reportedly discussed a Haaretz‑published report that said Abu Dhabi had warned Netanyahu of a looming Hamas assault set for 7 October 2023—a date that later coincided with a major offensive launched by the militant group.[1]
Reporting Chain
The story first broke on Channel 12’s evening news, with two briefed officials confirming the trip and the subject of the discussion. France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reported from Jerusalem on the same day, echoing the Channel 12 findings.[1]
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