Report: Egyptian intelligence chief warned before 10/7; Trump plans to attack Iran in November | Shabbat News
i24NEWS Shabbat news roundup: The Atlantic reports that former Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel arrived in Israel less than two weeks before 10/7 to warn of a Hamas attack; The New York Times reports that Netanyahu received a warning with 'non-specific information' and did not inform security chiefs; The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump rejected an Iranian ceasefire and plans to attack in November; Ireland national team goalkeeper refuses to play against Israel.
i24NEWS Shabbat news roundup brings together four major reports. The Atlantic magazine reported that former head of Egypt's General Intelligence, Abbas Kamel, made a secret visit to Israel less than two weeks before October 7, 2023, to warn of a large-scale Hamas attack. Meanwhile, the New York Times published new details about a conversation in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allegedly warned of a possible attack, with 'non-specific information' that did not detail Hamas's plan, and that he did not inform security chiefs. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials, that President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he is preparing to resume bombing targets in Iran after the November midterm elections. Additionally, chaos in the Ireland national team camp: backup goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu announced he is unwilling to play against Israel in the Nations League due to discomfort with facing them at this time, with other players also deliberating. Also reported is a drowning tragedy in Ashkelon where a 17-year-old boy was found lifeless.