Mossad

Lebanon claims Israeli 'agent' arrested over anti-Hamas attack

Lebanon's army says it arrested a suspected Mossad agent over a failed bid to assassinate a Hamas official last year.

Details on Mossad chief exposed online

Website reveals details of head of Mossad and IDF spokesman in Arabic, in an attempt to lure journalists to the site.

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad says goodbye to outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot, who expresses appreciation for the joint work between the bodies.

Mossad secures Jewish communities abroad

Mossad receives more than NIS 10 million from one government ministry to increase security for Jewish communities around world.

Netanyahu looking to improve ties with Saudi Arabia

Report: Prime Minister Netanyahu seeking to make covert ties with Saudi Arabia official.

Bennett says Israel will destroy Lebanon if war breaks out

As Israel battles Hezbollah's tunnels, Bennett says that Lebanon will pay the price in the next war.

Iran: Mossad trying to kill nuclear deal

Foreign Minister Zarif accuses Mossad of working to scuttle Iran nuclear deal, shortly before new slate of US sanctions come into effect.

Iranian FM accuses Mossad of lying

Iranian Foreign Minister dismisses reports that Mossad aided Denmark in foiling assassination attempt.

Israel's Mossad foils Iranian assassination plot in Denmark

Mossad agency aids in foiling of Iranian assassination plot in Denmark against leaders of anti-regime group living in exile.

Mossad seeks significant budget increase

Intel organization asks finance ministry for extra billions which will significantly broaden the scope of its activity.

Jerusalem

Pensioners break into PMs office: 'This is war'

Retired police and prison workers protest near PM office decision to grant salary supplement only to IDF career soldiers and pensioners.

Intelligence official: Mossad behind Syrian scientist's death

Official from Middle Eastern intelligence agency tells New York Times the Mossad was behind the death of Syrian scientist Aziz Asbar.

How the Mossad foiled Iranian plot to bomb Paris gathering

Israeli intelligence agency worked with European counterparts to catch Iranian cell which plotted to attack conference of Iranian dissidents

Mossad recovers watch of legendary Israeli spy, Eli Cohen

Special operation by Mossad leads to recovery of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen's wristwatch.

History of Mossad assassinations to be turned into TV show

HBO to produce limited series based on bestselling book 'Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations.'

PM: Claims that I ordered Mossad chief wiretapped 'a total lie'

Netanyahu slams report which claimed he ordered wiretapping of top security officials in 2011.

Did Netanyahu ask to tap the phone of the Mossad chief?

Television report claims Netanyahu instructed the Shin Bet to tap the phones of the former Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff.

The night is darker just before dawn

How Israel obtained Iran's nuclear secrets

Sources reveal how Mossad agents smuggled half a ton of top-secret records from Iran's nuclear program from Tehran to Israel.

Unprecedented: Haredi to do National Service in the Mossad

Haredi National Service volunteer joins the Mossad, with a second volunteer expected to join him next year.

Want to join the Mossad?

Israel's espionage agency releases cyber riddle on its website for eager would-be spies.

Mossad chief: 100% certain Iran seeks nuclear bomb

Mossad chief warns Iran never abandoned nuclear program, failure to cancel or change Iran deal will create existential threat for Israel.

Former Mossad heads warn of leadership crisis in Israel

6 ex-directors of Israeli intel agency say Israel in critical condition. 'Something bad happened to leadership.' Minister Bennett disagrees.

When did Israel first hear about Syria's nuclear reactor?

IDF presents timeline showing when Israel first heard about Syria's reactor, up until the decision was made to destroy it.

'Many of us owe Meir Dagan their lives'

'Today's relative security and quiet is the result of creative activity outside-the-box, as in the operation revealed today.'

Iran claims environmentalist who died in prison was Mossad agent

Tehran's chief prosecutor says Iranian-Canadian who died in prison in Iran was part of espionage network set up by the Mossad and the CIA.

Mossad: We have eyes and ears in Iran

Iran making significant in-roads in Middle East, warns Mossad chief, but adds that Israel is keeping a close watch on Iran.

Want to join the Mossad? Like them on Facebook

Israel's legendary Mossad agency launches Facebook page to recruit future agents.

Iranian TV airs 'confession' of 'spy for Israel'

Iranian state television airs alleged confessions of Iranian academic who was sentenced to death for spying for Israel.

Iran airs alleged confession of death-row academic

Academic accused of being a Mossad spy says he's being punished for refusing to spy for Iran.

Report: Trump revealed info on covert Israeli mission in Syria

Vanity Fair discloses details on classified information that Trump allegedly revealed to Russians in May.

Former PM Ehud Barak connected Weinstein with ex-Mossad agents

Former PM helped connect Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein with organization of ex-Mossad agents he hired to investigate with his accusers.

Harvey Weinstein hired ex-Mossad agents to investigate accusers

Hollywood mogul accused of sexual assault reportedly hired Israeli firm of ex-Mossad agents to collect info on women who accused him.

US refuses entry to Israel Aerospace Industries CEO

The US refused entry to Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Yossi Weiss over espionage concerns.

'Almost all Israeli students in Belgium are Mossad agents'

Anti-Israel professor at screening of Israeli film says Israel a 'foreign body,' 'open secret' young Israelis sent to Belgium by Mossad.

Iranian sentenced to death for spying for Israel named

Iran sentences European-educated Iranian to death for spying for Israel, revealing information about top nuclear scientists.

Iran sentences alleged Mossad agent to death

Iranian court accuses doctor of supplying Mossad with intelligence used to assassinate nuclear scientists.

'Make life miserable for Hamas leaders'

Former Mossad official: When Gaza 'royal family' is not allowed to receive treatment in Israeli hospitals, Hamas will release hostages.

Erdogan: Only Israel recognizes Kurdish referendum

Turkish President repeats claims of connection between Mossad and Kurdish referendum.

Netanyahu denies Turkish claim of involvement in Kurdish vote

'I can understand why those who support Hamas want to see the Mossad wherever things don't work out for them.'

Erdogan: Mossad responsible for Kurdish independence

Turkey's President Erdogan claims Israel's Mossad responsible for Kurdish vote for independence, threatens to cut off crude oil exports.

Report: Nazi Mengele slipped through Israeli fingers twice

Testimony of former Mossad agent reveals how close the agency was to catching Nazi doctor, after files on the matter declassified.

The hunt for the Nazi 'Angel of Death' revealed

Mossad's files on decades-long hunt for infamous Nazi doctor Josef Mengele to be released to the public.

'Hamas leaders are living it up - time to make them miserable'

Former chief of Mossad MIA unit says Israel must crack down on Hamas leaders, and 'make them miserable'.

'We will discuss Iran's attempt to establish itself in Syria'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu publishes video explaining purpose of his Russia trip to meet with Putin.

Israeli defense chiefs head to Washington for talks on Syria

Mossad chief to lead Israeli security delegation to meet with Trump administration officials over regional threats from Iran, Syria.

Mossad Chief warns: Iran is taking over the Middle East

Mossad Director Yossi Cohen warns Iran is moving to fill the void left by ISIS, be dominant power in the Middle East.

Law to ban publication of Mossad agents' personal information

Knesset committee approves act declaring publicizing details about Mossad agents to be a criminal offense.

Mossad to invest millions in Israeli start ups

Libertad to invest in cutting edge R&D programs and allow Mossad to use new technologies developed by entrepreneurs in the start-up nation.

Former Mossad chief: We need to punish the Americans

Former Mossad chief says Trump's actions may endanger Israel, warns against tempting US in the future.

'When a life is in danger, you shoot'

Former Mossad chief says IDF needs to shoot anyone who draws a knife, no questions asked.

But who to watch the watchers?

Shin Bet and Mossad heads oppose Cyber Authority

Law establishing Authority raises storm in security forces who call to halt legislative process and rephrase to 'match state security needs'

Did the Mossad recruit agents in France?

French newspaper reports Mossad agents tried to recruit French agents to spy for Israel in 2010.

'Cabinet members had plethora of information'

Mossad chief responds to Comptroller's report at hearing, decries 'obsession with discussing alternatives.'

Mossad chief gives secret intelligence briefing to Trump staff

Mossad chief makes clandestine trip to US to meet with incoming Trump administration.

Hamas blames Israel for death of Tunisian scientist

Hamas admits aviation scientist killed in Tunisia was working for the group, vows to avenge his death.

Mossad blamed for death of scientist in Tunisia

Aviation scientist with links to Hamas killed in Tunisia. Hamas spokesman: Only the Zionists would benefit from his death.

Mossad's strange notice

Wanted: designer specializing in leather clothing.

'The existential threat Israel faces comes from within'

Former Director of the Mossad Tamir Pardo talks about Israel's internal - and external - national priorities.

'Shabak and Mossad chiefs turning leftist'

Coalition chairman suggests leaders of security establishment being driven towards the left. Ex-Defense Minister Yaalon blasts 'incitement'.