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Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Hamas Attack Days Before Oct 7, After Multiple Alerts
- •Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel personally warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending Hamas attack from Gaza days before October 7, 2023.
- •This warning followed two earlier Egyptian alerts, with concerns raised as early as June 2023 regarding the volatile situation in Gaza.
- •Netanyahu has previously denied personally receiving advance warnings from Kamel before October 7.
- •The Wall Street Journal report indicates Egypt continued alerting Israel about the danger until 48 hours before the Hamas-led assault.
- •These revelations add to scrutiny over what Netanyahu knew, especially after a separate report claimed UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also warned him in September 2023.
Key Questions Answered
Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel personally warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending Hamas attack days before the October 7, 2023 assault, following two earlier warnings from Egypt. The alerts included a June 2023 warning about Gaza volatility, a September 2023 warning during Kamel's visit to Israel, and a final direct call to Netanyahu's office right before the attack.
Yes, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally and secretly warned Netanyahu about a possible major Hamas attack in September 2023. According to investigations, the UAE leader warned that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was planning a major operation described as an earthquake, though Netanyahu allegedly did not brief his top security chiefs about the warning.
Netanyahu has rejected allegations concerning the UAE warning, calling the report a total lie, and his office has previously denied that he personally received advance warnings from Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel. The growing body of reports regarding overlooked warnings has intensified political scrutiny and questions over what information reached the prime minister personally.
