On September 26, 2023, a jet touched down at Ben-Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv. Among those aboard was Abbas Kamel, the head of Egypt’s intelligence services, who had traveled secretly to Israel for what he described as a "very delicate mission." His primary goal was to deliver a warning: Hamas, the Palestinian group based in the Gaza Strip, was reportedly preparing for a significant attack. Kamel urged Israeli officials to offer "concessions," particularly economic ones, to Hamas, arguing that failing to do so could lead to a "catastrophe" in Gaza, where tensions have been rising for months. These details were revealed by the American magazine The Atlantic in an article published on September 25. The warning from Egypt follows earlier reports that suggested the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had also issued a similar caution to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli daily Ha'aretz had hinted at this in early September, reporting that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed (MBZ) had reportedly warned Netanyahu about the potential for escalation. These developments highlight growing concerns among regional powers about the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where clashes between Hamas and Israeli forces have intensified in recent months. According to The Wall Street Journal, this was the second time Egyptian authorities had issued an alert to Israeli officials about the instability in Gaza. The first warning, dating back to June 2023, was described as "vague" by the American newspaper. At that time, Egyptian officials had cautioned Israel about the volatile situation in the region and encouraged them to take steps to de-escalate tensions. However, the recent warning from Abbas Kamel appears to be more specific, focusing on the potential for a major attack by Hamas and the need for Israel to consider economic concessions to prevent further conflict. The situation in Gaza has remained tense for years, with periodic outbreaks of violence between Hamas and Israeli security forces. The warnings from Egypt and the UAE suggest that regional leaders are increasingly concerned about the risk of a larger conflict, which could have serious consequences for the entire Middle East. As The Atlantic notes, the Egyptian message underscores a growing belief among Arab states that diplomatic and economic measures might be necessary to prevent a full-scale war in the region.