Israel-Hamas War: How Hamas Allegedly Used Emojis To Signal October 7 Attack
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 17, 2026, 12:15 IST | Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 12:15 IST
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New reports suggest that Hamas operatives allegedly received a specific set of emojis on their phones ahead of the October 7 attack, mirroring two prior instances that signaled preparations for coordinated operations. According to these reports, the emojis were used as coded instructions to gather at staging grounds and prepare weapons before launching the assault.
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