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Egypt warned Israel of 'major' Hamas attack:  'No world' where Netanyahu's not aware (Vivian Salama)

Egypt warned Israel of 'major' Hamas attack: 'No world' where Netanyahu's not aware (Vivian Salama)

Summary

In September 2023, Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel and warned Israeli officials about a major attack being prepared by Hamas in Gaza. Despite multiple warnings from Egypt, Israeli intelligence, and the UAE, Israel did not act strongly enough, leading to serious failures in preventing the October 7 Hamas attack.

Key Facts

  • Abbas Kamel, Egypt’s intelligence chief, secretly visited Israel on September 26, 2023.
  • Kamel met with senior Israeli national security officials for about 67 minutes.
  • Egypt warned Israel about a serious attack being planned by Hamas in Gaza.
  • Israeli intelligence and military also detected unusual Hamas activity before October 7.
  • The UAE leader also warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about the threat.
  • Israeli military inquiries later admitted major failures in assessing Hamas’s threat.
  • There is ongoing discussion about why warnings were not fully acted upon by Israeli officials.
  • The report raises questions about information handling and decision-making within Israel’s security system.
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