Documents seemingly leaked from Pentagon draw denials from US allies Papers shared on social media purported to contain data on Israel, South Korea and France obtained by US agencies The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023
Israel rejects claim Mossad backed judiciary overhaul protests Israel's government on Sunday rejected claims raised in documents allegedly leaked from the Pentagon that leaders of its foreign intelligence service Mossad had supported nationwide protests against a proposed overhaul of Israel's judiciary. Reuters · Apr 9, 2023
Inside Israel's decision not to target Hezbollah in striking Lebanon The Israeli military focused on Hamas targets in Lebanon and Gaza to avoid a wider conflict with Hezbollah, officials said. Axios · Apr 7, 2023
Former Israeli agent Mishka Ben-David brings real-life Mossad intrigue to the page As an Israeli intelligence agent in the 1990s, Mishka Ben-David was entrusted with high-stakes espionage missions across the Middle East. Now a successful author, he's channelled that experience into his latest thriller, "Duet in Beirut". The story centres on an expelled Mossad agent, Ronen, who stays on after a failed… France 24 · Mar 31, 2023
Hundreds of elite Israeli reservists say they are joining judicial protests A group of Israelis describing themselves as reservists in elite military and intelligence units said they would not turn up for some duties from Sunday, escalating protests at the hard-right government's planned judicial overhaul. Reuters · Mar 19, 2023
Israel judicial reforms: Ex-Mossad chief Yatom warns of 'dictatorship' In an interview with FRANCE 24 from Tel Aviv, former Mossad chief Danny Yatom expressed deep concern at the prospect of Israel becoming a "dictatorship". For weeks, Israel has been rocked by a wave of protests against a bill that would curtail the independence of the country's highest court. Yatom… France 24 · Mar 8, 2023
Satellite Photos: Damage at Iran Military Site Hit by Drones Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press on Friday showed damage done to what Iran describes as a military workshop attacked by Israeli drones, the latest such assault amid a shadow war between the two countries. While Iran has offered no explanation yet of what the workshop manufactured, the drone… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023
Satellite photos: Damage at Iran military site hit by drones Satellite photos show damage to what Iran describes as a military workshop attacked by Israeli drones, the latest such assault amid a shadow war between the two countries The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Commentary: Israel and Iran are in a state of escalation, with the US on the razor’s edge Secretary of State Antony Blinken is spending part of this week in the Middle East, where he’s scheduled to meet with Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian officials to reduce the roiling violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. But you can bet that Blinken will also take this opportunity to… Chicago Tribune · Feb 2, 2023
Iran Accuses Kurdish Opposition of Isfahan Attack The Iranian Supreme National Security Council accused Kurdish opposition factions based in Iraq of being "involved" in a drone attack that targeted a military facility in Isfahan. Nournews, a news agency affiliated with the Council, reported that parts of the drones that were used to carry out the hostile action… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023
Pompeo Lauds Saudi Crown Prince as 'Historic Figure on World Stage' The former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, came out with a new memoir, which attracted much attention in the US political circles and the local and foreign media. The book "Never Give an Inch – fighting for the America I Love" provides information about various issues, including the CIA… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2023
Kochavi: Israeli Operations Thwarted Activity of Iranian Militias in Region Outgoing Israeli Chief of Staff General Aviv Kochavi said Friday that operations carried out by his army and Mossad agents in recent years managed to curb most of the activities of Iranian militias against Israel in several countries in the region, notably Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen. He added that… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 14, 2023
Iran Says Arrested Four Mossad-linked Cells Iran said intelligence ministry forces arrested four cells tied to Israel’s Mossad spy agency on Thursday. The intelligence ministry said in a statement that “relentless efforts” led to the arrest of all operatives, IRNA reported. The statement said Israel took advantage of the riots in Iran over the past weeks… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 23, 2022
Russia could help Iran build nuclear weapons if it joins forces in failing Ukraine war A former FBI terrorism expert has said Iranian leaders may seek additional help from Vladimir Putin's Russia to boost their secret nuclear weapons programme Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022 Israel Says Intercepted Message Brought Down Spy Cohen in 1965 Israel sought to lay to rest on Monday a decades-old debate about one of its most famous spies, Eli Cohen, saying his capture and execution in Syria was due to successful counter-intelligence rather than unprofessionalism. Cohen, a Jewish immigrant to Israel from Egypt, was recruited by Mossad and dispatched under…
Reuters · Dec 12, 2022 Israel says intercepted message brought down spy Cohen in 1965 Israel sought to lay to rest on Monday a decades-old debate about one of its most famous spies, Eli Cohen, saying his capture and execution in Syria was due to successful counter-intelligence rather than unprofessionalism.
Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022 Iran executes four people and jails three others accused of spying for Israel Iranian authorities have executed four people accused of spying for Israel, while three others have been jailed for five to 10 years, according to state-run IRNA news agency
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 Iran executes four people accused of spying for Mossad Authorities say the accused had previous criminal records and tried to disrupt Iran’s security
Reuters · Dec 4, 2022 Iran executes four men convicted of cooperating with Israel, state media report Iran on Sunday executed four men convicted of cooperating with Israel's spy agency Mossad, Iranian state media reported.
Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2022 Iran executes four accused of working with Israeli intelligence The individuals allegedly received payment in cryptocurrencies to buy weapons and engage in kidnappings.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022 Iran Executes 4 People Convicted of Cooperating with Israel Iranian authorities executed four people Sunday accused of working for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency, the state-run IRNA news agency said. Three others received lengthy prison sentences. IRNA said the country’s powerful Revolutionary Guard announced the arrests of a network of people linked to the Israeli agency.
France 24 · Nov 29, 2022 Liraz Charhi brings Iran and Israel together for the riskiest album of 2022 Liraz Charhi, the Israeli-Iranian singer and star of the Mossad spy TV series "Tehran", talks about the secret mission that brought together Israeli and Iranian musicians to create her new album "Roya", in tribute to the protesters in Iran. Meaning "Fantasy" in Persian, it was recorded with artists from Tehran…
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Cryptocurrency world rocked by 'unexpected' death of major founder, 30, in his sleep Tiantian Kullander, co-founder of Hong Kong-based digital asset company Amber Group in 2017, 'unexpectedly' died in his sleep on November 23, according to a spokesperson for his company
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022 Blaming Kurds for unrest, Iran threatens Iraq with offensive Multiple Iraqi and Kurdish officials say a senior Iranian military official has threatened Iraq with an unprecedented ground military operation if Baghdad does not disarm Iranian Kurdish opposition groups and fortify its shared borders with Iran
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022 Iran Arrests 10 Agents Working for Israel Iran has arrested 10 agents working for Israel in west Azerbaijan province, Fars news agency reported. These people were in direct video communication with Mossad officers, it added, referring to the Israeli intelligence agency. Iran and Israel are longtime foes. Israel accuses Iran of backing militant attacks against it, while…