Yoav Gallant says Hamas warned Shin Bet ahead of October 7 massacre
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the Shin Bet security agency received a warning from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar prior to the October 7 massacre, but authorities misread its meaning. Gallant revealed that Sinwar issued an earthquake or shake the prisons warning to Israel weeks before the attack. Israeli defense officials also held an urgent meeting on Gaza weeks prior to the assault. Gallant further alleged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu barred him from participating in key United States talks during the Gaza war.
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- ✓ Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Hamas warned the Shin Bet ahead of the October 7 massacre.
- ✓ Gallant reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar issued an earthquake or shake the prisons warning before the attack.
- ✓ Gallant stated that authorities misread the meaning of the warning from Sinwar.
- ✓ Israeli defense officials held an urgent meeting on Gaza weeks before October 7.
What changed
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant publicly confirmed that Hamas issued a specific warning to the Shin Bet prior to the October 7 attack.
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Gallant Says Shin Bet Received Sinwar Warning Before October 7
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the Shin Bet security agency received a warning from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar prior to the October 7 massacre, but authorities misread its meaning. Gallant revealed that Sinwar issued an earthquake or shake the prisons warning to Israel weeks before the attack. Israeli defense officials also held an urgent meeting on Gaza weeks prior to the assault. Gallant further alleged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu barred him from participating in key United States talks during the Gaza war.
Why it matters
The disclosure provides new insight into the intelligence failures surrounding the October 7 attacks. Senior defense officials had previously faced scrutiny regarding threat assessments and security preparations along the Gaza border. The revelations by a former defense minister highlight internal political fractures within the Israeli leadership during the ongoing conflict.
What is confirmed
- Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Hamas warned the Shin Bet ahead of the October 7 massacre.
- Gallant reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar issued an earthquake or shake the prisons warning before the attack.
- Gallant stated that authorities misread the meaning of the warning from Sinwar.
- Israeli defense officials held an urgent meeting on Gaza weeks before October 7.
- Gallant alleged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu barred him from key United States talks during the Gaza war.
What to watch next
- Further official inquiries or public statements regarding the Shin Bet intelligence assessment prior to October 7
- Responses from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Gallant's allegations about United States talks and security warnings
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- The Jerusalem Post — Gallant confirms Hamas warned Shin Bet ahead of Oct. 7, says Netanyahu barred him from US talks
- Yahoo — Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7
- NDTV — Hamas Warned Before Oct 7 Attack, Confirms Former Israel Defence Minister
- Haaretz — Report: Israeli defense officials had urgent meeting on Gaza weeks before Oct. 7
- The Times of Israel — Gallant says Shin Bet received Sinwar ‘quake’ warning before Oct. 7, but misread its meaning
- The Times of India — ‘Shake the prisons’: Israel was warned by Hamas before October 7 attack, says ex-defence minister Gallant
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- www.jpost.com — Yoav Gallant says Hamas warned Shin Bet ahead of October 7 massacre | The Jerusalem Post
- www.israelnationalnews.com — Gallant reveals: Hamas warned Shin Bet weeks before October 7
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