# Report: Egyptian intelligence chief was not on plane that landed in Israel before Oct. 7

- Published: 2026-10-14T19:30:01Z
- Updated: 2026-10-18T13:05:46Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-10-14/ty-article/.premium/report-egyptian-intel-chief-was-not-on-plane-that-visited-israel-before-oct-7/000001a1-3bbd-dcb1-a9fd-7fff45890000
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According to the report, the plane landed in Israel with two businessmen on board and departed about an hour later empty. Netanyahu said Tuesday that Egypt's intelligence chief had been in Israel before October 7 but that he did not know whom he met

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