Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Intelligence Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel about ten days before the October 7 Hamas attacks. Netanyahu stated he did not meet Kamel, who he claims did not speak directly to heads of state. However, reports indicate Kamel conveyed warnings of a "major attack" from Gaza to Netanyahu's office. Kamel's visit, reportedly brief, was intended to convey the urgency of Hamas's preparations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel before Oct. 7.
- Netanyahu stated he did not meet Kamel during the visit, citing a memorial ceremony.
- Reports indicate Kamel warned of a "major attack being planned by Hamas" from Gaza.
- Netanyahu claimed he did not know whom Kamel met during his brief visit.
- Previous Egyptian warnings about an impending attack had reportedly gone unheeded.
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