Netanyahu was warned of 7 October Hamas attacks, book claims

A book by Haaretz reporters alleges that Benjamin Netanyahu was personally warned by the UAE president of a large-scale Hamas offensive against Israel more than a week before the 7 October 2023 attack.

• A book claims Netanyahu was warned of a Hamas attack by the UAE president.
• The warning allegedly came more than a week before the 7 October 2023 attack.
• Netanyahu denies the claim, calling it an 'absolute lie'.
• Israeli opposition leaders have described Netanyahu as 'unfit' for office.
• The claim comes amid a crucial election campaign.