Intelligence Sources: Sinwar's Pre-Oct. 7 Message Aimed to Lull Israel
Senior Israeli intelligence officials revealed that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's leader in Gaza, disseminated information before the October 7th attacks that was intentionally misleading and of low quality. The goal, according to these sources, was to lull Israel into a false sense of security.
This intelligence was reportedly conveyed through associates of Mohammed Dahlan, a former Palestinian security chief and political rival of Mahmoud Abbas. The officials stated that this information was not considered high-quality or actionable, suggesting it was part of a deliberate deception.
Simultaneously, while Sinwar was orchestrating this 'smokescreen,' his deputy was reportedly finalizing the timing of the October 7th massacre with Iran. This suggests a coordinated effort between Hamas leadership and its international backers to conceal the true intentions and readiness for the large-scale attack.
The report highlights a 'secret channel' that allegedly deceived Israel, implying a sophisticated and multi-faceted plot by Hamas to prepare for the devastating assault.
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