Kamel Abbas
Kamel Abbas is a prominent Egyptian intelligence official known for his close ties to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. He recently made headlines by visiting Israel on September 26, 2023, to deliver an urgent warning about a potential escalation in violence from Hamas in Gaza, indicating that the organization appeared to be preparing for a significant attack. Abbas's rare visit to Israel, lasting only 67 minutes, underscored the seriousness of the intelligence he brought, as he suggested that Israel consider providing economic relief to Hamas to prevent conflict.
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Kamel Abbas is noted as the Egyptian intelligence chief who arrived in Israel to warn about a potential attack.
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Israel· 2026-09-27
Kamel Abbas is one of the most influential security figures in the Middle East and a close associate of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
דיווח: ראש המודיעין המצרי הגיע לישראל לפני 7/10 והזהירIsrael· 2026-09-26
