Egyptian intelligence chief warned Israel of imminent large-scale Hamas attack

A recent investigation reports that Abbas Kamel, head of Egypt’s intelligence service, made a brief trip to Israel shortly before a large Hamas operation and warned Israeli authorities that a major attack was being prepared. The briefing allegedly included advice that Israel offer economic concessions to Hamas to avoid further escalation. Israeli officials have rejected the existence of any such warning, labeling the allegations as misinformation, and assert that no direct meeting between the prime minister and Kamel took place.

A former Israeli government representative, however, said it is implausible that the prime minister was unaware of the visit. The report also notes that similar warnings were allegedly conveyed by the United Arab Emirates earlier. The controversy emerges amid Israel’s upcoming parliamentary election, intensifying political scrutiny of the government’s handling of the conflict.