Security · Full coverage

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

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Mossad Conducted Failed Operations in Gaza Before October 7 Attack Despite Denials
100% center
Center 2

First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

What happened

The Mossad conducted several failed covert operations against Hamas in Gaza years before the October 7 attack, despite publicly denying responsibility for the Gaza arena. These missions were exposed and unsuccessful, highlighting gaps in Israeli intelligence and fueling calls for a state inquiry.

  • 01Mossad ran multiple covert operations against Hamas in Gaza years before October 7, all failed.
  • 02Mossad claimed Gaza was outside its jurisdiction and Shin Bet blocked its activity there.
  • 03Operations involved large investments but were exposed and compromised.
  • 04Mossad previously denied responsibility for Gaza despite evidence of involvement.
  • 05Mossad faces little public criticism for October 7 failures, prompting calls for a state inquiry.
  • 06All report details were cleared by Israeli censorship for publication.

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

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.

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Mossad Conducted Failed Operations in Gaza Before October 7 Attack Despite Denials
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Mossad Conducted Failed Operations in Gaza Before October 7 Despite Denials

Related stories

Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Reveals Proposal to Deploy Mossad in Gaza Before October 7 Attack4 days agoFormer Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Reveals Details of Major Covert Operations and Blasts October 7 FailureJun 18, 2026How Hamas Built a Deception Campaign Ahead of the October 7 AttackJun 20, 2026Avi Shoshan Blames Military and Security Agencies for October 7 Failure2 days agoFormer IDF Chief Investigator Reveals Intelligence Failures Before Hamas October Attack23 hours agoIDF Leadership Accused of Concealing Truths on October 7 Hamas Attack After 1000 Days3 days ago