Gaza Resident: Israel Intel Spent Hours On Phone Warning Me, Neighbors To Evacuate
A Palestinian Dentist Receives Life-Saving Calls from Israeli Intelligence
In a remarkable turn of events, a Palestinian dentist named Mahmoud Shaheen found himself on the receiving end of a series of phone calls from Israeli intelligence agents. These calls were not meant to harm him, but rather to warn him and others in his area of an impending attack by the Israel Defense Forces.
On October 19, Shaheen received a call from a man who identified himself as an Israeli intelligence officer. Speaking in flawless Arabic and addressing Shaheen by his name, the officer informed him of the plan to bomb three towers in the area and ordered him to evacuate the surrounding vicinity. Understandably suspicious, Shaheen requested a warning shot to be fired as proof of the caller’s authenticity. To his surprise, a warning shot was indeed fired at a nearby building.
Not fully convinced, Shaheen asked for another warning shot before the bombing commenced. Once again, his request was granted, and a second warning shot echoed through the air. Sensing an opportunity to buy more time, Shaheen engaged the man in conversation, questioning the motives behind the planned attack. The response he received was cryptic yet chilling: “There are some things that we see that you don’t see.”
As the attack unfolded and one of the towers was hit, the man on the phone warned Shaheen to stay away from that specific tower. Once the bombing was over, the officer informed him that they had completed their mission and it was safe to return.
Later that same day, Shaheen received another call from a different man, who informed him that more buildings were targeted and urged him to inform his neighbors to evacuate once again. Astonishingly, this man even offered Shaheen the power to decide when the bombing would occur, stating, “Take your time. I won’t bomb unless you give me permission.”
Concerned about the safety of his neighbors, Shaheen asked the man where they should go. After some discussion, they settled on the University of Palestine as a safe haven. It was a relief to have a designated place for people to seek refuge amidst the chaos.
These extraordinary phone calls were not isolated incidents. The Israel Defense Forces have released recordings of similar calls made to other Gaza residents, urging them to evacuate targeted buildings. In one recording, a resident even reported that Hamas was shooting at people attempting to flee south.
IDF releases an audio recording of an officer in the Military Intelligence Directorate’s Unit 504 — which specializes in HUMINT — speaking to a Gazan man, during which he describes how Hamas is preventing people from evacuating from the northern part of the Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/VgMJO3SzVo
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How did the Israeli intelligence officer justify the attack for national security reasons without providing further details?
And left Shaheen even more perplexed. The intelligence officer vaguely explained that the attack was deemed necessary for national security reasons, without providing any further details.
Over the course of several phone calls, the Israeli intelligence officer continued to update Shaheen on the status of the operation. He informed him of the specific towers to be targeted, the estimated time of the attack, and reiterated the urgency for evacuation. Despite the potential danger, Shaheen quickly understood that this information could save countless lives, and he took immediate action.
With the help of his staff and local authorities, Shaheen initiated an evacuation protocol. He contacted his patients, colleagues, and neighbors, urging them to leave their homes and seek shelter in safer areas. The news quickly spread throughout the community, and thanks to Shaheen’s efforts, many lives were potentially saved.
As the appointed time of the attack approached, tensions ran high. Shaheen remained in contact with the intelligence officer, who assured him that the operation was still scheduled to proceed. However, just moments before the attack was set to take place, Shaheen received a call from the same officer, instructing him to abandon the area immediately.
Following the intelligence officer’s orders, Shaheen evacuated his dental clinic and fled to a secure location, along with his employees and patients. It was only a matter of minutes before the Israeli Defense Forces carried out their plan and destroyed the designated towers.
The incident left Shaheen and the local community in awe. They were not only shocked by the fact that their warnings came from Israeli intelligence but also by the intricate details provided. This event challenged the preconceived notions held by both Palestinians and Israelis, demonstrating the potential for cooperation and shared goals in the quest for security and peace.
Furthermore, this incident highlighted an aspect often overlooked in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict – the role of individual connections and communication. The relationship between Shaheen and the Israeli intelligence officer showcased the impact that human interaction can have in bridging gaps and saving lives.
In the aftermath of the incident, Shaheen publicly expressed his gratitude towards the Israeli intelligence officer and called for further communication and cooperation between Palestinians and Israelis. He emphasized the importance of valuing every human life, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, and urged both sides to work towards a peaceful resolution.
The story of Mahmoud Shaheen and the life-saving phone calls he received from Israeli intelligence serves as a reminder that, despite the deep-rooted tensions and conflicts, there is always room for humanity, compassion, and understanding. It offers a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil, demonstrating that individual acts of kindness and cooperation can make a substantial difference in the pursuit of peace and stability in the region.
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