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In 2014, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conducted direct secret contacts with Hamas during the Gaza war, outside the framework of the Israeli security establishment, through businessman Shlomi Fogel. These negotiations continued for weeks and aimed to reach a ceasefire agreement, with Netanyahu outlining the broad parameters of the talks while sending messages via Hamas official Ghazi Hammad, who was a prominent figure within the organization. It became clear that this secret channel was conducted with Netanyahu’s approval and guidance, despite security officials discovering its existence suddenly, which caused them great shock. Some considered this a sign of growing tension between the Prime Minister and the security establishment.
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