Egyptian Intelligence Chief Warned Netanyahu of Gaza Attack Before Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Egyptian intelligence chief Kamel Abbas reportedly warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of an impending attack from Gaza in early October 2023, days before the October 7th Hamas assault, according to Arab officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of Gaza attack before Oct. 7.
- The warning was reportedly given days before the Hamas assault.
- Arab officials cited the Wall Street Journal for the report.
- The specific nature of the warning was not detailed.
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Egypt's intelligence chief, General Kamel Abbas, contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in early October 2023, just days before the Hamas attacks on October 7th. According to Arab officials who spoke with the newspaper, Abbas warned Netanyahu of an impending attack from Gaza.
The report indicates that the Egyptian intelligence chief conveyed specific details about the planned assault, though the exact nature of these details was not specified in the article. This warning was reportedly delivered in a phone call to the Israeli Prime Minister.
The article does not specify Netanyahu's response to the warning or what actions, if any, were taken by Israel following the communication. The information comes from unnamed Arab sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal.
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