Hamas used emojis, SIM swaps to evade Israel before and on October 7 terrorist attack

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"Hamas’s military wing began sending coded emoji messages on WhatsApp to operatives’ phones just hours before the October 7, 2023, attack, using the symbols as an agreed signal to mobilize terrorists to mosques for last-minute instructions, Israeli media reported on Monday.

Findings from an IDF General Staff investigation, which also drew on intelligence collected during fighting, indicate the high usage of emojis was one of several warning signs overnight that Hamas was preparing a large-scale assault on Israel.

According to military sources, once operatives received the emoji signal, they moved to mosques or designated collection points, where they received briefings and were directed to retrieve equipment from home or from pre-stocked “combat bags” containing military and personal gear. ..."

Hamas used emojis, SIM swaps to evade Israel on October 7 | The Jerusalem Post "Findings from an IDF General Staff investigation, which also drew on intelligence collected during fighting, indicate the emoji traffic was one of several signs that Hamas was preparing an assault."