Regional states plotted to falsify plans for normalization with Israel while planning war – report

A recent Kan News report, citing sources, indicates that officials from one regional country advised another to pursue a tactical agreement with Israel to "lull it to sleep" while secretly preparing for a future military confrontation. This proposal, reportedly made in recent months, suggested demonstrating flexibility and working towards an agreement with the intention of later violating it. The report did not identify the countries involved. This information gains significance following the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, as internal Hamas documents revealed a similar deception strategy where the organization feigned interest in stability while planning a surprise attack. The new report emerges amidst ongoing diplomatic and normalization discussions in the Middle East, though it does not confirm if the advice was accepted or if any current agreements are part of such a strategy.