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Egypt Warned Israel of Potential Violence Before Hamas’ Deadly Raid, Says US Congressional Panel

Egypt had reportedly warned Israel of potential violence three days before the deadly cross-border raid carried out by Hamas, according to Michael McCaul, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. McCaul revealed the alleged warning to reporters following a closed-door intelligence briefing for lawmakers about the Middle East crisis.

Egyptian intelligence officials had repeatedly cautioned Israel about an imminent major event being planned from Gaza, an anonymous official from Cairo stated. Despite these warnings, Israel appeared to underestimate the threat, focusing more on the situation in the West Bank. The official, speaking anonymously, revealed that Egypt had foreseen an escalation, emphasising the gravity of the situation.

Sir Alex Younger, former chief of the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, suggested that institutional complacency within Israel might have allowed Hamas to execute their attack on October 7. Younger highlighted the possible oversight due to an assumption that Hamas was not interested in a new conflict, leading to a discounted evaluation of incoming information. He indicated that an over-reliance on technological means for monitoring Gaza might have created a false sense of security, compounding the complacency.

However, Israel has vehemently denied receiving specific warnings in advance of the attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the reports of advanced notice as “totally fake news.” Meanwhile, the deadly incident has escalated tensions, leading to intense military responses from both Israel and Hamas.

In response to the Hamas attacks, the United States has announced the deployment of an aircraft carrier, ships, and jets to the eastern Mediterranean. Additionally, the US pledged to provide Israel with additional equipment and ammunition.

As the situation continues to unfold, the region remains on high alert, with concerns about further escalations and the possibility of a deepening conflict in the Middle East. International observers are closely monitoring developments, hoping for a swift resolution to de-escalate tensions in the region.

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