Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7, Denies Meeting
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel shortly before the October 7 Hamas attack, but denied meeting him. In a television interview ahead of elections, Netanyahu blamed security chiefs for failures on Oct. 7 and announced plans for the West Bank and Gaza. He also called for an investigation into his corruption trial prosecutors and vowed to build new Jewish communities if re-elected. His rival, Gadi Eisenkot, called Netanyahu "a liar" and "dangerous to Israel."
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel before Oct. 7.
- Netanyahu denied meeting with Kamel during the pre-attack visit, citing a memorial ceremony.
- Netanyahu blamed security chiefs for failures related to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
- Netanyahu announced plans for the West Bank and Gaza, including eliminating Hamas.
- Netanyahu called for a criminal investigation into his corruption trial prosecutors.
- Election rival Gadi Eisenkot called Netanyahu "a liar" and "dangerous to Israel."
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