The recent conflict between Israel and Hamas has raised questions about whether Israel was warned about the attack by Hamas, and what role Egypt played in providing this warning. Israeli state media stated that the military did receive intelligence about the attack, but chose not to take action. Reports suggest that Israel did not act because Egypt did not specify the magnitude of the attack and because Israel was focused on settlers in the West Bank. However, Egypt has not formally commented on whether it offered an early warning. This situation highlights the chaos that followed Hamas’ attack and raises questions about the effectiveness of Israel’s defense systems and intelligence agencies. Additionally, Israel’s response to the attack, including blocking supplies to Gaza and denying humanitarian aid, has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in the region. There are also indications that Israel is preparing for a ground assault, which could have severe consequences given the densely populated urban terrain and the presence of Hamas’ underground tunnels.