Netanyahu Denies Receiving Egyptian Warning Before October 7
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied receiving advance warning of the October 7th attacks from Egypt and plans to sue media outlets that reported otherwise. He also blamed the former Shin Bet chief for withholding intelligence.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu denies receiving Egyptian warning before October 7.
- He plans to file a defamation lawsuit over the reports.
- Netanyahu denies meeting Egyptian intelligence chief prior to attack.
- He accuses former Shin Bet chief of withholding intelligence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to file a defamation lawsuit against entities that published reports claiming he received advance warning from Egypt prior to the October 7th attacks. In a statement, Netanyahu denied meeting or speaking with Egyptian General Intelligence Director Abbas Kamel in the months leading up to the assault. He also denied that any intelligence official conveyed an Egyptian warning about an imminent attack to him.
The Prime Minister's Office stated that Netanyahu does not hold meetings with foreign intelligence chiefs without their Israeli counterparts present. Furthermore, Netanyahu accused former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of deciding not to inform the Prime Minister about warning signs preceding the October 7th events.
Netanyahu's office asserted that the reports of him receiving a warning were false and aimed at damaging his reputation. The Prime Minister's intention to sue signals a strong rebuttal to these claims and an effort to counter narratives suggesting prior knowledge of the attack.
