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Israel Received Warnings of Major Hamas Operation Before Oct. 7

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Arabic, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By مكان

First reported by Maariv · 17 hours ago

What happened

A former Israeli military negotiator revealed that Israel received warnings from mediators before October 7 that Hamas might launch a major operation if hostage negotiations failed. The statements add to ongoing Israeli debates about pre-attack intelligence and leadership response.

  • 01Israel was warned of a potential major Hamas operation before Oct. 7.
  • 02Warnings cited stalled hostage talks as a likely trigger.
  • 03Hamas leader Sinwar was reportedly considering large-scale kidnappings.
  • 04Statements add to debate on Israeli intelligence handling.
  • 05Former negotiator Doron Hadar provided the information.

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In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuYahya Sinwar
OrganizationsHamas, IDF General Staff
PlacesGaza

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakanCenter · Arabic56 minutes ago
Israel Received Warnings of Major Hamas Operation Before Oct. 7
MaarivCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago
Israel, US Deny Reports of Ignored Hamas Warnings and Thwarted Hostage Deals

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