Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Gaza Attack Before Oct. 7, Report Says
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel reportedly called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu three times in early October 2023 to warn of an impending attack from Gaza, with the final call coming before the October 7th Hamas-led assault.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Egypt warned Netanyahu of Gaza attack before Oct. 7.
- Egyptian intelligence chief made three calls to Netanyahu.
- Two prior warnings from Egypt were reportedly ignored.
- The final call warned of an imminent threat from Gaza.
Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel reportedly contacted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu three times in early October 2023 to warn of an impending attack from the Gaza Strip. The Wall Street Journal reported that Kamel's calls were made after two previous Egyptian warnings to Israel went unheeded.
The final call, which occurred shortly before the October 7th Hamas-led attack, specifically cautioned Netanyahu about an imminent threat originating from Gaza. The report suggests that these warnings were not given the necessary attention by the Israeli leadership.
This revelation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Israel's preparedness and intelligence failures leading up to the unprecedented assault. The timing of the Egyptian warnings, if accurate, raises significant questions about the Israeli government's response to intelligence indicating a potential large-scale attack.
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