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IDF colonel says Israel warned of Hamas kidnapping plan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Summary: 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: 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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