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Nasrallah thought he was safe from Israel until the end

New details of Israel's decades-long intelligence efforts against Hezbollah revealed in new report from the New York Times.

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

The Oron is manned by air patrolmen and intelligence officers who, using advanced information extraction systems, can send information in real time to all IDF intelligence bodies.

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Sites belonging to Hezbollah’s central intelligence body struck in Damascus, Syria as IDF continues to degrade Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.

Gallant:

'When we respond, Iran won't know what happened or how'

Defense Minister Gallant says during a visit to the Intelligence Directorate: 'The Iranian attack was aggressive but imprecise, our reponse will be powerful, precise and surprising.'

U.S. Intelligence prioritizes 'hurt feelings' over counterterror

During WWII the motto "Loose Lips Sink Ships" reflected the priorities of US security agencies, today's massive IC is comprised of at least 18 "three letter agencies" whose DEI motto seems to be "Inconsiderate Words Hurt Feelings."

The long-term consequences of US intel leaks

Both the Obama-Biden and the Biden-Harris administrations have hindered Jerusalem’s efforts to block Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Opinion.

Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation

Washington Post reveals details on how the US has helped Israel since October 7. Official: 'Extraordinary' amount of intelligence sharing.

US intelligence:

This will be the Iranian retaliation

US picks up intelligence on what an Iranian retaliatory strike for the alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus will look like.

A nasty Intelligence community of Iran and Separatist groups

Any potential shift towards regime change must be predicated on the principles of unity and integrity, rather than fractious separatism. Op-ed.

Ex-senior ISA official:

'If IDF leaves Gaza, Hamas will quickly recover'

Arik Barbing, the former head of the Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria sector at the Shin Bet security agency, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the intelligence failures of October 7.

Response to US intelligence report:

'Israel not a US protectorate, citizens choose PM'

Israeli official dismisses assessment in annual US intelligence report that Netanyahu's 'viability as a leader' is 'in jeopardy.'

US intelligence report:

Netanyahu’s leadership viability 'in jeopardy'

US intelligence community assesses in its annual report that Israel will fight Hamas for years to come.

Commanders of Iran's elite overseas unit revealed

An intelligence source revealed the identities of senior operatives in the Quds Force Unit 400, including their phone numbers.

Deeper look:

How Israel collects life-saving information from terrorists

Former Shin-Bet agent tells Arutz Sheva how intelligence is collected from captured terrorists and passed on to forces on the ground.

Unit 8200:

Junior officer who warned of Gaza told 'You're imagining it'

Officer in IDF signal intelligence unit warned of mass infiltration event of the kind that occurred on Oct. 7 for a year, to no avail.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Even during the ceasefire, troops will recive intelligence'

Minister Gallant said that thanks to exact intelligence the troops on the ground know what to do and the enemy is in distress.

Oct. 7 massacre:

Hamas used phone lines installed in Gaza tunnel system

Hamas terrorists who planned Oct. 7 attack on Israel avoided using phones and computers for two years, source tells CNN.

Civilian in intelligence:

'I warned many times - Hamas began training for this in 2019'

Refael Hayoun, a civilian who gathers intelligence on Hamas, says he warned intelligence and defense bodies, but his calls were not heeded.

How could this happen?

Fifty years and a day from the Egyptian and Syrian surprise invasion on Yom Kippur1973, the IDF was again caught unprepared. Op-ed.

Israel caught unprepared. Why?

Faced with barbarians at the gates, the Israelis can never afford to relax. Is that what happened? Op-ed.

Oron: Most advanced intelligence aircraft on way to IDF

DDR&D in collaboration with IAI, fully implements aircraft’s intelligence systems as it proceeds to final delivery to the Israeli Air Force.

Netanyahu:

'Our enemies should know: We are way ahead of you'

PM visits IDF intelligence base, receives updates on efforts to counter Iran, terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

“Foreign Aid” to Israel is bonanza for the US

The U.S.-Israel strategic relationship constitutes a classic case of a mutually- beneficial two-way street. Op-ed.

FBI arrests suspected intelligence document leaker

Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira arrested for leak of top-secret documents, including documents related to Israel.

The New York Times:

Israel providing Ukraine with intelligence on Iranian drones

Israel providing Ukraine with information on Iranian drones, Russian troop positions, official source says.

On the Nuclear Brink In Ukraine

Why it could be fatal to trust the US intelligence community as competent to provide warning of impending Russian nuclear attack. Analysis.

Iranian network to recruit Israelis exposed

Iranian operative used fictitious Facebook, WhatsApp account to recruit Israeli citizens to gather intelligence against Israel.

Ukrainian intelligence:

Russian elites planning to oust Putin

Russian elites planning to oust Putin in order to “restore economic ties with the West," according to Ukrainian intelligence.

How Israel saved hundreds of US soldiers

New report reveals how last-minute warnings from Israeli intelligence and security agencies repeatedly saved American soldiers.

Report: Egypt will propose prisoner swap

Egypt's head of intelligence will arrive in Israel at the end of the month to present Hamas's proposed prisoner swap to Israel's leadership.

Former head of Military Intelligence: Iran has lost all fear

Israel's former chief of military intelligence says Trump's ousting has led to Iran no longer fearing a military response from the West.

Father of dead intelligence officer: My son was murdered

"Even after his death, they are continuing to blacken his reputation," says bereaved father.

IDF: Intel officer who died in prison hurt national security

IDF releases report showing officer acted for personal motives in manners which severely affected national security.

The servant and the Minister

Thoughts from Israel's first Chief Rabbi and iconic leader of Religious Zionism: Should we serve G-d with our intellect or our heart?

White House approves intelligence briefing for Biden

White House gives formal approval for President-elect to receive the President's Daily Brief.

Confirmed: 'Russia targeting attempts to find COVID-19 vaccine'

Britain's Dominic Raab confirms: Russian intelligence have been targeting efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine. 'Important to call it out.'

IDF reveals future of battlefield intelligence

New intelligence unit will provide soldiers in the field with accurate 3D mapping, location of the enemy before the battle.

The IDF's surprising warning

IDF warns: Terror attack happened because IDF lost intelligence information due to budget cuts.

Report: US received intelligence on potential attack in Germany

Newsweek cites memo saying intelligence shows a potential attack being planned against US military personnel stationed in Germany.

Will Netflix make a joke of Israel's most legendary spy?

More than any other person, Eli Cohen earned the Mossad its reputation as one of the best intelligence services in the world.

Trump pick for head of intelligence withdraws consideration

Rep. John Ratcliffe says he asked Trump to nominate someone else to replace Dan Coats as head of national intelligence.

Intelligence chief: Hamas is deterred

IDF intelligence chief says Hamas is deterred, but Islamic JIhad has 'high' explosive potential.

Top secret special intel unit recognized for anti-terror work

Head of IDF Intelligence Directorate awards Unit 504 for its work in the north for the last 5 years.

Catching them red-handed:

The fighters who document terrorists in real time

Nitzan combat battalion fighters aim camera lens at terrorists bent on conflagration allowing their arrest and trial.

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

Hamas's new espionage system exposed

Hamas plot to upload applications to official Google store to make soldiers download spyware uncovered by alert soldiers.

Watch: Highly classified IDF unit sings in Farsi

Leaked video shows highly classified IDF unit singing in Farsi during graduation ceremony.

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.

Report: US, Israel sign secret deal to counter Iranian threat

US, Israeli intelligence reportedly set up joint teams to counter all aspects of Iranian threat, from nuclear program to terrorism.

Russian firm confirms Israeli accusations on theft of US intel

Kaspersky Lab admits to taking source code for a secret American hacking tool via its antivirus software after Israel discovered the theft.

Infiltration of top-secret intelligence base thwarted

Armenian national with a forged identity card arrested after he tried to enter the most classified army base of the Intelligence Corps.

Liberman slams US-Saudi Arabia arms deal

Defense Minister says he's 'not comfortable' with Middle East arms race, says Israel and US share intelligence 'like never before.'

Report: Jordan, not Israel, source of ISIS intelligence

Jordanian sources claim Israel has no spies in ISIS who could have provided intelligence allegedly shared with Russia by Donald Trump.

Israeli officials: Trump leak 'our worst fears confirmed'

Unnamed Israeli intelligence officials confirm Israel shared specific intelligence with the U.S. regarding ISIS.

Top secret Israeli intelligence co-up with Trump administration?

According to reports, Israeli intelligence chiefs met with top Trump aides to discuss Palestinian Authority, Iran, and Syria

Intelligence chief warns of rise in terrorism in 2017

Head of IDF Intelligence: We are preparing for another wave of terror, possibly ignited by rising frustrations over PA leadership issues

Watch: PM Netanyahu speaks in Kenya

As part of Africa tour, Netanyahu meets with Kenya's leadership, emphasizes need to cooperate in fighting terrorism. Watch KTN Ne

New Details of Pollard Scandal Revealed

Just weeks before Pollard is released from prison, journalist Shimon Schiffer exposes new information about the spy story.

Conference Discusses Intelligence-Related Issues 'In the Open'

First ever international conference on intelligence discusses issues that are common to countries around the world.

Hamas Publishes Confession of 'Israeli Spy'

Gaza-based website runs scare story on 'Shadi,' a man allegedly recruited by Israeli intelligence pretending to be the PA.