Ex-General Claims Egyptian Intelligence Collaborated With Hamas

Retired Brigadier General Oren Solomon stated that an internal intelligence document, compiled by an officer after the October 7th events, reveals new details about the relationship between Egypt and Hamas. According to Channel 14, Egyptian intelligence was not merely a traditional mediator but engaged in direct cooperation with the Palestinian group on specific issues. In an interview with Israeli media, Solomon asserted that Israeli security agencies made a significant error in assessing Egypt's actions. He believes Hamas successfully employed a disinformation strategy, projecting an image of seeking a peaceful resolution while fully preparing for the attack. Solomon indicated that Israel's leadership, including top officials from the General and military intelligence, relied heavily on the Egyptian negotiation channel. While the army and intelligence services focused on economic measures in Gaza, Hamas systematically advanced its military plans. Solomon also criticized the army's internal investigations following the October events, noting that the potential contacts between Egyptian intelligence and militants did not receive adequate attention or analysis from military investigators, despite the need for detailed study to prevent future threats. The article also mentions unrelated news items about the IDF demolishing a monument at Birzeit University, eliminating a Nukhba commander, a report on the three-year anniversary of October 7th, the elimination of a Hamas-linked Turkish organization leader, the IDF Chief of Staff presenting a new security doctrine, security drills at Ramon Airport, Angelina Jolie's post on Gaza destruction, and casualty figures from October 7th.