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Knesset Demands Probe Into Israeli Official Meeting Hamas Warners

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Intelligence chief Abbas Kamel allegedly visited Israel on September 26, 2023, warning of a massive Hamas attack in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not meet Kamel and does not know which Israeli security official did.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demanded an investigation to identify the Israeli official who met Kamel.
The Atlantic reported Kamel urged Israel to adopt economic measures to prevent escalation.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Yom Kippur War showed how Egyptian surprise attacks caught Israeli intelligence off guard, with Sadat deploying about 150,000 troops and Israel suffering roughly 3,000 casualties. Later, Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Israel of an imminent Hamas offensive, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and minister Amir Ohana to demand investigations. The episode underscores the lasting impact of pre-war intelligence lapses on regional security.

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Story summary

Intelligence chief Abbas Kamel allegedly visited Israel on September 26, 2023, warning of a massive Hamas attack in Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not meet Kamel and does not know which Israeli security official did.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana demanded an investigation to identify the Israeli official who met Kamel.
The Atlantic reported Kamel urged Israel to adopt economic measures to prevent escalation.

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