IDF Acknowledges Hamas's Use of Israeli SIM Cards Prior to Oct. 7 Attack

Israeli intelligence detected unusual activation of SIM cards by Hamas, sparking security meetings but not preventing the deadly assault.

Hours before the Oct. 7 attack, Hamas terrorists activated dozens of Israeli SIM cards, a move noticed by Israeli intelligence.
Despite previous instances of SIM card activation, Israeli officials did not view this as a definitive sign of an imminent attack.
A military investigation into the intelligence and security failures leading up to the attack has been announced by the IDF chief of staff.
The Oct. 7 assault resulted in approximately 1,200 civilian deaths and the taking of about 250 hostages, with half still in Hamas custody.
Israeli intelligence and the Prime Minister's office have faced scrutiny over their awareness and response to the signs of the impending attack.