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Egypt warned Israel of 'major' Hamas attack: 'No world' where Netanyahu's not aware (Vivian Salama)

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Briefings

Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel in September 2023 to warn of a potential major Hamas attack, occurring during a period of heightened tensions following the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War. The briefing highlights this as a rare intelligence visit, noting that Israel's national security establishment was simultaneously commemorating a major historical failure. The report indicates the visit was discreet, with no public announcement made by the Egyptian leadership at the time, suggesting the warning was kept internal to prevent diplomatic friction. The evidence provides a snapshot of this specific event but does not confirm the attack itself or the specific nature of the threat beyond the general warning of danger.

Key points

• Abbas Kamel, then Egypt's intelligence chief, visited Israel in September 2023 to warn of a potential major Hamas attack during a period of heightened tensions.
• The visit occurred while Israel's national security establishment was commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, highlighting a rare intelligence visit coinciding with a major historical failure.

Context and limitations

The evidence covers only the September 2023 visit by Abbas Kamel and does not confirm the specific nature of the threat, the date of the attack, or the outcome of the warning. The report does not provide details on the intelligence failures mentioned or the specific diplomatic consequences of the visit.

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