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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Harry Davies and Bethan McKernan

Top Israeli spy chief exposes his true identity in online security lapse

Composite showing book, Israeli flag, Gaza destruction and shadowy figure
Yossi Sariel’s 2021 book The Human Machine Team offers a radical vision for how AI can transform warfare. Illustration: Getty images; Guardian Design

The identity of the commander of Israel’s Unit 8200 is a closely guarded secret. He occupies one of the most sensitive roles in the military, leading one of the world’s most powerful surveillance agencies, comparable to the US National Security Agency.

Yet after spending more than two decades operating in the shadows, the Guardian can reveal how the controversial spy chief – whose name is Yossi Sariel – has left his identity exposed online.

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