Egyptian Intel Chief Warned Israel of Major Hamas Attack 11 Days Before Oct 7
New reporting indicates Egyptian intelligence warned Israel of a major Hamas attack 11 days before October 7, 2023, corroborating prior claims of prior knowledge. The warning was reportedly conveyed by the Egyptian intelligence chief, and a former Fatah official who mediated between Israel and Hamas also warned of an imminent attack. This raises questions about why Israel did not act on the intelligence, potentially reshaping the post-war accountability narrative.
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Netanyahu Allegedly Ignored Multiple Pre-Oct 7 Hamas Attack Warnings
Multiple sources claim Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu received and subsequently ignored warnings from foreign intelligence agencies (UAE, Egypt) and domestic security officials regarding an impending major Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. These warnings were reportedly not disseminated to Israel's security establishment, leading to accusations of negligence and intelligence failure at the highest level. Netanyahu denies these reports, while domestic political pressure for an inquiry intensifies.