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Netanyahu's office denies reports of warning before Hamas attack

The Israeli prime minister's office has denied reports that he was warned before Hamas's October 7 attack.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 8, 2026, 8:23 PM UTC.

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The dispute concerns accountability for a major attack and may fuel domestic political tensions in Israel.

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Netanyahu Bantah Abaikan Peringatan UEA soal Serangan Hamas ↗dw.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

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