MBZ’s Warning to Netanyahu, Days Before Oct 7 - with Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal

Did Israel have enough warnings to prevent the devastation of the October 7th Hamas attacks? A new Haaretz investigative report alleges that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed personally called to warn Benjamin Netanyahu days before October 7 that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was preparing a major operation, a report Netanyahu’s office calls “an absolute lie.” Dan is joined by Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal who debate the credibility and significance of the story, whether another warning could have changed Israel’s response, and if it will impact Israeli elections. Read the report in Haaretz. Get your tickets to a live taping of Call me Back at the Streicker Center in NYC on October 22. —- This episode is sponsored by the Jewish Communal Fund. Learn more about JCF’s donor advised funds at jcfny.org. Call Me Back is made possible by our subscribers. If these conversations are where you turn to understand Israel and the Jewish world, consider joining them. It's what keeps this show going. Become a Subscriber -  Inside Call me Back ___ In this episode:  - The alleged phone call from Mohammed bin Zayed warning about a Hamas operation - Amit and Nadav debate the report’s credibility - What Israeli intelligence forces knew before October 7 - Could another warning have prevented the Hamas attack? - Israel’s failed understanding of the goal and military power of Hamas - Who bears responsibility for the October 7 failures? - Why Israel didn’t eliminate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – Will the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and response still be key issues in Israel’s election? ___ More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to Ark News Daily Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo