Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of imminent Gaza assault

Egyptian intelligence chief warned Netanyahu of imminent Gaza assault

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.

Acteurs

Abbas Kamel Egyptian intelligence Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Tzachi Hanegbi Mohamed bin Zayed

Lieux

Ben Gurion Airport Cairo Israel Egypt
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 56% Affirmations: 1
Résumé

The claim that Israeli officials did not act on the warnings given by Abbas Kamel to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in early October 2023 was partially confirmed, meaning the main event was verified but some details may be missing or unconfirmed.

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Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7
Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7

WSJ • 27 sept. 21h21

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.

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26 septembre 2026
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Egypt intelligence chief reportedly warned Israel before October 7 attack
Egypt intelligence chief reportedly warned Israel before October 7 attack

The Jerusalem Post • 26 sept. 07h05

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.

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Report: Egypt's Intel Chief Came to Israel to Warn of Major Hamas Attack 11 Days Before Oct. 7
Report: Egypt's Intel Chief Came to Israel to Warn of Major Hamas Attack 11 Days Before Oct. 7

Haaretz • 26 sept. 05h53

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.

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25 septembre 2026
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Egypt spy chief flew to Israel 11 days before Oct. 7 with warning on Gaza, report say
Egypt spy chief flew to Israel 11 days before Oct. 7 with warning on Gaza, report say

Ynetnews • 25 sept. 23h39

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.

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