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Full coverage· Security· Updated

Source Denies Intelligence Shared Before Oct. 7 Was Deterrent

A source claims that intelligence shared before October 7, allegedly originating from Yahya Sinwar and passed through intermediaries like Mohammed Dahlan, was not deterrent or actionable. This contradicts reports that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed had warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of Sinwar's plans, which Netanyahu reportedly downplayed.

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  1. 01Source claims pre-Oct. 7 intelligence shared was not deterrent.
  2. 02Information allegedly passed through Mohammed Dahlan to Israel.
  3. 03Yahya Sinwar's goal may have been to 'numb' Israel, source suggests.
  4. 04Sources close to Dahlan criticize report's timing and political context.
  5. 05Senior Israeli intelligence source confirms information was not actionable.
  6. 06UAE President had warned Netanyahu of Sinwar's plans, report says.
Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS Arabic, the latest report. Read i24NEWS Arabic’s original

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