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Hamas ‘used emojis’ to signal start of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaFebruary 16, 2026 at 08:23 PM
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According to Israeli TV channel N12, Hamas used emojis to signal the start of their October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The report, citing the Israeli army as its source, stated that the emojis were discovered on mobile phones belonging to Hamas' Nukhba Forces unit seized during the attack. The specific emojis used were not disclosed. The attack by Hamas and other groups resulted in over 1,200 deaths in Israel and the abduction of more than 250 hostages to Gaza. This unprecedented attack triggered the ongoing war in Gaza, where the Hamas-controlled health authority reports over 72,000 Palestinian deaths since. The Jerusalem Post reported that Hamas fighters moved to designated assembly points in Gaza after receiving the emoji signal.

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The Jerusalem Post 40% N12 50% Nukhba Forces 60% Palestinians 60% Israeli army 70% Gaza ×380% October 7, 2023 attack on Israel 80% Hamas ×690% Israel ×490%

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hamas 100% emojis 90% october 7 attack 90% israel 80% military signal 70% gaza 60% nukhba forces 60% hostages 50% mobile phones 50%

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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85%
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Israel

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