Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu confirms Egyptian intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv before October 7 attack
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Egypt's intelligence director visited Tel Aviv prior to the October 7 Hamas assault, according to Ma'an wire. Netanyahu did not elaborate on the purpose or timing of the visit in relation to the attack that killed hundreds of Israelis and triggered the subsequent Gaza war.
The disclosure raises questions about pre-attack diplomatic and security coordination between Israeli and Egyptian officials during a period of heightened regional tensions.
