Netanyahu Confirms Egyptian Spy Chief Visited Israel Before Oct. 7 Attack
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Egypt's former intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, visited Israel 11 days before the October 7 Hamas massacre but denied meeting him. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana stated Kamel likely met a senior security official and called for an investigation. Reports indicate Kamel delivered a warning about a major Hamas attack during his brief visit on September 26, 2023. Netanyahu's office previously denied receiving such a specific warning, raising questions about the security establishment's awareness and oversight.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Egypt's intelligence chief visited Israel before the Oct. 7 attack.
- Netanyahu stated he did not meet with Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel during the visit.
- Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said Kamel likely met a senior Israeli security official.
- Kamel reportedly delivered a warning about a major Hamas attack during his brief visit.
- An investigation is called for to identify who met with the Egyptian intelligence chief.
- Netanyahu questioned the premise of an intelligence chief directly contacting a head of state.
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