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Egypt’s intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC · How we work

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Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a Hamas attack before October 7, 2023.
Kamel met Netanyahu 11 days before assault and urged steps to ease Gaza tensions.
Kamel called Netanyahu days before the massacre to stress Hamas was preparing an attack.
Kamel’s warnings omitted a specific date, target list, or concrete operational details.
Gallant alleged Netanyahu excluded senior security officials from U.S. discussions on hostages and ammunition.

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Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a Hamas attack before October 7, 2023.
Kamel met Netanyahu 11 days before assault and urged steps to ease Gaza tensions.
Kamel called Netanyahu days before the massacre to stress Hamas was preparing an attack.
Kamel’s warnings omitted a specific date, target list, or concrete operational details.
Gallant alleged Netanyahu excluded senior security officials from U.S. discussions on hostages and ammunition.