Media reports alleged that Kamel warned Israeli officials that Gaza could erupt into violence unless Israel changed its approach. Egyptian authorities have not publicly commented on the reported warning.

“I want to know who he met with. I want to know the truth,” Netanyahu said, rejecting suggestions that he had personally received the warning. The prime minister accused an unidentified individual of attempting to falsely link him to the meeting and called on security and law enforcement agencies to investigate.

The controversy has revived criticism of Netanyahu's government over its failure to prevent the October 7 attack, just two weeks before Israel's parliamentary elections .

During the interview, Netanyahu also addressed regional security, claiming that several Middle Eastern and Western countries regularly seek Israel's assistance despite publicly criticising its policies.

He further warned that Israel was prepared to deploy “massive force” against any potential Palestinian uprising in the occupied West Bank, saying the military had developed plans to respond.

“During the operational search, it was established that the individual proactively established and maintained contact with a representative of Ukrainian intelligence via Telegram,” the agency stated.

The FSB alleged that from 2025, the suspect collected and shared information about facilities linked to the Russian Ministry of Defence, transport infrastructure , military-industrial and fuel-energy sites in the region.

“From 2025 onwards, he collected and transmitted information to the enemy regarding facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defence, transport infrastructure, military -industrial and fuel-energy complexes in the region, as well as military personnel involved in a special military operation (Ukraine conflict),” the agency added.

Russian authorities said the suspect is expected to face charges of high treason.