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

Key Points:

• Egypt's intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, visited Israel on September 26, 2023, warning that Hamas was preparing a major attack and urging Israel to grant economic concessions to prevent conflict, but his warning was reportedly ignored.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied receiving any such warning from Kamel or the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, dismissing reports as "fake news" and threatening legal action against media outlets publishing these claims.
• The Atlantic and other sources report that both Kamel and bin Zayed personally warned Netanyahu of an imminent Hamas attack before October 7, 2023, but Netanyahu appeared to downplay the threat, focusing instead on security concerns in the West Bank.
• Conflicting accounts remain about the meetings and warnings, with Israeli officials denying or not commenting, while media outlets like Haaretz stand by their reporting, highlighting tensions over Israel's preparedness ahead of the Hamas massacre.
• The UAE official cited by The National newspaper stated that security matters are typically discussed through relevant entities, not directly between heads of state, neither confirming nor denying the reported conversation between Netanyahu and bin Zayed.