Egyptian Intelligence Chief Denies Visit Before Oct. 7 Hamas Attack
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A flight that landed in Israel on September 26, 2023, 11 days before the October 7 attack, did not carry the Egyptian intelligence chief, contrary to earlier reports. Instead, two businessmen were on board the flight, which was registered as a business trip. Prime Minister Netanyahu and security officials have denied meeting with the Egyptian intelligence chief, supporting the new account.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A flight to Israel before Oct. 7 reportedly carried two businessmen, not the Egyptian intelligence chief.
- The flight was registered as a business trip, not an official or security visit.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu denied meeting with the Egyptian intelligence chief.
- Security officials also stated they did not meet with the Egyptian intelligence chief.
- The passengers' identities are known to authorities but withheld for privacy.
Contrary to earlier reports, the Egyptian intelligence chief did not visit Israel 11 days before the October 7 Hamas attack, according to a new report. American media had claimed that Abbas Kamel, then head of Egyptian intelligence, arrived in Israel to warn of escalation in Gaza. However, a report by Kan News on Wednesday presented a different account, stating that two businessmen were on the flight.
The two passengers entered Israel via Terminal Fatai, and the aircraft, operated by the Egyptian charter company Smart Aviation, received ground services from QAS and departed for Cairo an hour later, empty. The flight was not registered as official or security-related but as one of several business flights occurring before the war.
Sources familiar with the flight confirmed that the passengers' identities are known to relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Transportation, Terminal Fatai, the Population and Immigration Authority, and the charter company. However, these entities are withholding the names to protect the privacy of business jet passengers.
The incident caused a political stir in Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that he did not meet with the Egyptian intelligence chief. Security officials also confirmed on Wednesday that they had not met with him, lending credence to the claim that he was not in Israel at all.
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