'Put Israel to sleep': Secret recommendation concerning political echelon

Reports suggest regional officials are advising counterparts to feign diplomatic flexibility with Israel while secretly preparing for military conflict. This strategy mirrors tactics used by Hamas prior to the October 7 attacks, raising concerns about a potential 'conception' failure in Israeli intelligence.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing security risks and geopolitical instability in the Middle East, questioning the validity of current normalization efforts.
Officials in one of the countries in the region advised officials in another country to adopt a policy of tactical flexibility and reach an agreement with Israel, with the aim of “lulling" Israel into a false sense of security while preparations were underway for a large-scale military campaign.
Kan Reshet Bet
reported that during contacts between the sides, the officials suggested that their counterparts reach an agreement with Israel in order to violate it at a later stage, while continuing parallel preparations for military action.
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