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Netanyahu sues media and journalists over October 7 warning articles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has filed a lawsuit against several journalists and media outlets, including Haaretz, over reports that he was warned by the UAE and Egypt about the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Netanyahu denies receiving such warnings and characterizes the media allegations as entirely false.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated legal action against four media organizations and six journalists, including the publication Haaretz. The lawsuit stems from reports claiming that Netanyahu received prior warnings from the United Arab Emirates and Egypt regarding the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Specifically, the reports alleged that UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed warned Netanyahu of an impending major attack, while Egyptian intelligence officials had also signaled a risk of escalation in Gaza.

Netanyahu categorically denies these reports, labeling the claims as fabricated. In response, the targeted media outlets have been granted sixty days to submit their legal defenses. Haaretz has publicly defended its reporting, accusing the Prime Minister of attempting to suppress critical journalism, and has stated its intention to contest the matter in court. The conflict remains a point of significant contention following the October 7 surprise attack, which resulted in over 1,220 deaths and triggered a large-scale Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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