Regional states plotted to falsify plans for normalization, agreement with Israel
According to the report, officials from the first country told their counterparts during talks that they should demonstrate tactical flexibility toward Israel and work toward reaching an agreement.
Officials from one regional state reportedly advised another to pursue an agreement with Israel, aiming to deceive and prepare for a future conflict, according to a recent report. The Israeli censor confirmed the information to The Jerusalem Post. The suggestion was not intended for lasting reconciliation but to exploit the temporary lull created by an accord for military preparations.
The two countries involved remain unnamed in the report. These allegations emerged following intelligence lapses preceding the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Internal Hamas documents revealed a plan to trick Israel into believing it sought stability while secretly plotting a surprise assault. The report arrives as Israel and regional entities contemplate diplomatic and normalization steps in the Middle East, following the war-triggering events of October 7.
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