Hamas Used WhatsApp And Emojis In Coded Messages On October 7th

Editorial photo #13333588 Human Interest

Hamas Used WhatsApp And Emojis In Coded Messages On October 7th

A mobile phone with the WhatsApp logo and a Palestinian flag are seen in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on 16 February, 2026. Hamas used coded WhatsApp emojis and SIM card swaps to mobilize operatives undetected before the October 7 attack, according to an IDF investigation — which also found that an intelligence officer had repeatedly warned commanders of the impending assault months earlier, but was largely ignored. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID
#13333588
Date taken
Location
—
Photographer
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto
Category
Human Interest
Copyright
© 2026 NurPhoto - Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto

Related keywords

No People Poland Politics Elections Poland Elections Poland Election October 7 SIM card attack checkpoint communication emoji flag intelligence investigation message messaging military mobile device mosque operative palestine palestinian phone polska smartphone surveillance tech terrorism warning warsaw warszawa whatsapp mobile phone WhatsApp Palestinian flag Warsaw Poland illustration photo Hamas coded emojis SIM card swaps mobilize operatives undetected communication October 7 attack IDF investigation intelligence officer warnings commanders impending assault Jaap Arriens NurPhoto February 2026 investigation findings ignored warnings covert operations communication methods security breach intelligence failure military operations encrypted messaging strategic oversight operational planning intelligence gathering digital communication.
Share
Rights-Managed (RM) · Single Editorial Use

License This Image

Configure usage rights. Price adjusts in real time.

One license covers one publication within the parameters you select. Each additional publication (e.g. separate articles, posts, issues) requires its own license. License terms ›

Media Type
Image Size
License Duration
Territory
Page Placement
Monthly Page Views
Print Run / Circulation
Your License Quote
Web & Digital / Small
1 Month · Single Country
€35.00
excl. VAT
or 35 credits
View price breakdown
Base price (3 months)€50.00
License total€35.00

Secure checkout via Stripe & PayPal

Need custom or commercial rights? Contact Sales · [email protected]

© 2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved. This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.

More like this

View all
A mobile phone with the WhatsApp logo and a Palestinian flag are seen in this illustration...
Hamas Used WhatsApp And Emojis In Coded Messages On October 7th
A mobile phone with the WhatsApp logo and a Palestinian flag are seen in this illustration...
Hamas Used WhatsApp And Emojis In Coded Messages On October 7th
A mobile phone with the WhatsApp logo and a Palestinian flag are seen in this illustration...
Hamas Used WhatsApp And Emojis In Coded Messages On October 7th
A mobile phone with the WhatsApp logo and a Palestinian flag are seen in this illustration...
Hamas Used WhatsApp And Emojis In Coded Messages On October 7th
Graffiti with the date of the attack of Hamas militants on Israel on the 7th of October, 2...
Daily Life In Warsaw
A roaddside advertisement is seen urgning people to vote 'no' in the referendum that will...
Poland Gears Up For Elections
A roaddside advertisement is seen urgning people to vote 'no' in the referendum that will...
Poland Gears Up For Elections
A roaddside advertisement is seen urgning people to vote 'no' in the referendum that will...
Poland Gears Up For Elections