Egyptian Intelligence Chief Denies Report of Pre-Oct. 7 Israel Visit
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
A report indicates that former Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel was not on a plane that landed in Israel before October 7. The aircraft reportedly carried two businessmen and left empty an hour later. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously mentioned an Egyptian intelligence chief's visit to Israel before the attacks, without knowing who was met.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel was reportedly not on a plane that landed in Israel before Oct. 7.
- The aircraft reportedly carried two businessmen and departed Israel empty about an hour later.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated an Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel before Oct. 7.
- Netanyahu did not know whom the intelligence chief met during the pre-Oct. 7 visit.
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