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Israeli Security Officials Dispute Netanyahu's Account of Secret Egyptian Spy Chief Visit
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Former Israeli security officials expressed doubt regarding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's account of a secret visit by Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel before the October 7 attacks. Netanyahu confirmed Kamel's visit and warning of a Hamas attack, but denied meeting him and claimed ignorance of his other meetings. Reports suggest the flight may have carried businessmen instead of Kamel, and that Egyptian warnings about an impending attack were previously disregarded.
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- Former Israeli security chiefs deny knowledge of a secret visit by Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Kamel's visit and warning of a Hamas attack before October 7.
- Netanyahu stated he did not meet Kamel and does not know whom the Egyptian official met in Israel.
- Reports indicate the flight may have carried businessmen, not the intelligence chief, and lasted just over an hour.
- Previous Egyptian warnings about an impending attack from Gaza were reportedly unheeded.
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