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Mossad Conducted Covert Operations in Gaza Before October 7 Attack but Failed

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First reported by N12 · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

The Mossad secretly conducted operations in Gaza before the October 7 attack but failed, despite officially avoiding responsibility for the area. These efforts were exposed and involved attempts to disrupt Hamas, with the agency denying involvement due to Shin Bet restrictions. The revelations highlight the need for a state inquiry into the intelligence failures.

01Mossad ran covert operations against Hamas in Gaza years before October 7 but failed.
02Operations were exposed and involved large financial investments to infiltrate Hamas.
03Mossad previously mediated Qatari funds that financed Hamas and failed to intercept key communications.
04A Mossad document claimed Hamas was deterred shortly before October 7, but this proved inaccurate.
05Mossad denies responsibility for Gaza, citing Shin Bet restrictions and a prior decision to avoid the area.
06The agency faces little public criticism, prompting calls for a state commission of inquiry.

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