Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of imminent Gaza assault

Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of imminent Gaza assault

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Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel delivered three warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel about a planned Gaza assault, which Israeli officials say they did not act according to the Wall Street Journal. Earlier, Kamel had visited Israel and warned that Hamas was preparing a major operation; Israeli officials have denied that such a warning was received.

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September 27, 2026
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Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of Gaza attack before Oct. 7
Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of Gaza attack before Oct. 7

WSJ • 27 Sep 21:21

Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel made three warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in early October 2023 about a planned assault from Gaza, which Israeli officials did not act on.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
September 26, 2026
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Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7, warning of Hamas attack
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7, warning of Hamas attack

The Jerusalem Post • 26 Sep 07:05

Egypt’s head of intelligence, Abbas Kamel, made a brief trip to Israel on Sept. 26, warning that Hamas was preparing a major assault, according to an Atlantic investigation.

Credibility 72% Manip. 11% Center
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 Hamas attack, warning of imminent escalation
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 Hamas attack, warning of imminent escalation

Haaretz • 26 Sep 05:53

Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel arrived in Israel on Sept. 26 and warned that a major Hamas operation was imminent, a claim that Israeli officials have denied.

Credibility 68% Manip. 32% Center
September 25, 2026
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Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 Hamas attack, warning of Gaza escalation
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 Hamas attack, warning of Gaza escalation

Ynetnews • 25 Sep 23:39

Abbas Kamel, head of Egypt’s intelligence, made a brief trip to Israel on Sept. 26, 2023, delivering a warning that Gaza was on the brink of a major escalation and urging economic concessions, a claim Israel’s government has denied.

Credibility 68% Manip. 30% Center

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