Mossad Conducted Failed Operations in Gaza Before October 7 Despite Denials

Despite official denials, the Mossad conducted several covert operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip years before the October 7 massacre. The Israeli intelligence agency has tried to distance itself from responsibility for the Gaza arena, claiming that the Shin Bet prevented it from operating there and that Gaza was not under its jurisdiction. However, investigations reveal that the Mossad invested significant resources in multiple missions targeting Hamas in Gaza, all of which were exposed and failed.

These operations took place shortly before the Mossad officially decided to cease involvement in Gaza. The agency's efforts included attempts to infiltrate and disrupt Hamas's mechanisms in the region, but none succeeded. The failures highlight the challenges faced by Israeli intelligence in Gaza and contradict the Mossad's public stance of non-responsibility for the area.

Previous reports have examined the Mossad's role around October 7, including its involvement in mediating Qatari funds that inadvertently financed Hamas, and its failure to intercept communications between Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. The Mossad remains the only Israeli security body largely shielded from public criticism regarding the October 7 failures, underscoring calls for a state commission of inquiry.

All details in this report were cleared for publication by Israeli censorship authorities.