A warning was given to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a major operation planned by Hamas. This warning came from the president of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed, who spoke with Netanyahu before the attack. The leader of Hamas in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, was said to be planning an operation that would lead to bloodshed.

The warning was given 10 days before the attack, which occurred on Oct. 7, 2023. According to reports, Netanyahu reacted calmly to the warning, assuring that preparations were in place for any scenario.

Further details about the warning and the events surrounding it are available from Israeli newspaper reports.