Mossad Conducted Failed Operations in Gaza Before October 7 Attack Despite Denials

Despite public denials, the Mossad carried out several covert operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip years before the October 7 massacre. The intelligence agency has sought to distance itself from responsibility for Gaza, 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 occurred shortly before the Mossad officially decided to cease involvement in the Gaza arena. The agency's efforts aimed to penetrate Hamas's mechanisms in Gaza, but none succeeded. This disclosure contrasts with previous Mossad statements denying responsibility for Gaza-related intelligence and actions. The Mossad has also been criticized for failures related to the October 7 attack, including misjudgments about Hamas's intentions and missed intelligence opportunities.

The Mossad remains the only Israeli security body largely shielded from public criticism regarding the October 7 failure, underscoring calls for a state commission of inquiry. All details in this report were approved for publication by Israeli censorship authorities.