Egypt also warned Israel of potential October 7 attack, report claims

Egypt joined the United Arab Emirates in providing advance warning to Israel about the potential for a significant attack, according to reports emerging from regional security assessments. Egyptian officials had conveyed intelligence about possible hostile activity in the months preceding the October 7 Hamas assault that killed hundreds and triggered the current conflict.

Cairo had raised security concerns with Israeli counterparts on at least two occasions prior to the attack. In June 2023, Egyptian officials briefed their Israeli contacts about the deteriorating situation in Gaza and potential flashpoints. A further warning was communicated in September 2023, weeks before the coordinated attack that would mark one of the region's most significant security breaches in recent years.

The details of Egypt's warnings parallel similar disclosures regarding intelligence shared by the UAE. Both countries, which maintain diplomatic ties with Israel, appear to have detected signals of impending military action through their intelligence networks. The reports raise questions about the assessment and response to pre-attack intelligence signals in the weeks preceding October 7.

The Egyptian government has not issued an official statement confirming details of the warnings or their specific content. Regional analysts note that intelligence sharing among Middle Eastern nations on security threats remains a sensitive matter, with governments often reluctant to publicly disclose the scope or nature of their information-gathering activities.