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Security · Full coverage

Former PA Official Reveals He Was "Coal Eyes" Source Warning of Sinwar's Attack Plan

How 8 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חדשות כיפה

First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago

What happened

Former Palestinian Authority official Sufian Abu Zaida revealed he was the "Coal Eyes" source who warned Israel in September 2023 about Yahya Sinwar's planned attack. He plans to release more details about his prior communications with Hamas regarding a potential hostage-prisoner exchange deal.

  • 01Former PA official identified as "Coal Eyes" source.
  • 02Source warned of Sinwar's attack plan in September 2023.
  • 03Official plans to reveal details of Hamas contacts.
  • 04Communications aimed at hostage-prisoner exchange deal.
  • 05Full content of Sinwar's message to Israel remains undisclosed.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Yahya Sinwar
OrganizationsPalestinian Authority, Hamas
PlacesGaza, Israel

Full coverage · 8 outlets

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

KipaRight · Hebrew26 minutes ago
Former PA Official Reveals He Was "Coal Eyes" Source Warning of Sinwar's Attack Plan
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Ex-PA Official Reveals He Carried Hamas Warning Before Oct. 7
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Former Palestinian Minister Claims He Warned Israel of Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7
SrugimRight · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Hamas Leader Sinwar Warned of 'Earthquake' Attack on Israel, Former Official Claims
YnetnewsCenter · English1 hour ago
Senior Palestinian Politician to Reveal Hamas Message for Israel
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ex-Palestinian Minister to Reveal Sinwar's Pre-Oct. 7 Message to Israel
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ex-Palestinian Minister to Reveal Sinwar's Pre-Oct. 7 Message to Israel
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ex-Hamas Official Claims He Was 'Coal Eyes' Who Delivered Sinwar's 'Earthquake' Warning

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