IDF colonel says Israel warned of Hamas kidnapping plan
By The BriefBrief
Retired IDF Col. Doron Hadar, who took part in hostage negotiations before Oct. 7, told Kan that Israel had warned years earlier about a potential Hamas kidnapping operation. The claim is presented as evidence of prior awareness of a possible hostage-taking plan.
WHO:Retired IDF Col. Doron Hadar
WHAT:Says Israel warned years earlier about a potential Hamas kidnapping operation
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 6:59 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Hadar made the remarks in connection with his experience in hostage negotiations and claims of prior Israeli warnings about a Hamas kidnapping operation.
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