Mossad

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship with Israel's intelligence agencies, particularly Shin Bet, is examined as a potential threat to Israel's liberal democracy. Analysts Ofek Riemer, Daniel Wajner, and Ehud Eiran revisited their 2025 arguments about Netanyahu's clashes with intelligence agencies and their implications.

Israel has rebranded its Gaza displacement plan as the 'Freedom of Movement Plan', replacing the term 'voluntary migration' amid international criticism. Israeli security officials and Mossad are instructed to avoid the previous term, while an Israeli official stated the goal is to increase Palestinian departures from Gaza. Mossad officials reportedly struggled to find countries accepting displaced Palestinians.

Khaled al-Aydi, a Palestinian refugee with Ukrainian citizenship, escaped from Hezbollah detention in Beirut and sought refuge at the Ukrainian Embassy, prompting diplomatic tensions. Lebanese authorities refused Ukraine's request to facilitate his departure, citing an active judicial warrant issued in September 2025. Al-Aydi is accused of involvement in an Israeli intelligence plot targeting Hezbollah.

An ex-Mossad agent named Aleph claims the Iranian regime will eventually fall but was hindered by the US decision to halt fighting. Aleph dismissed US criticism of the plan as 'farcical' and 'bullshit'.

New Mossad chief dismisses deputy director 'Aleph' after 22 years of service as part of efforts to 'shape new leadership.' The decision has been criticized internally, with concerns that the new chief lacks experience and requires guidance.

Israel deployed elite forces in Azerbaijan and operated a base in Somaliland during the Iran war, according to a report. Operations by Israeli commandos and Mossad troops included the killing of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) special operations chief, though Azerbaijan denied the allegations.

Otto Skorzeny transitioned from being Hitler's feared commando to working as a Mossad spy and later living as an Irish farmer. The article highlights his unusual post-war life and covert activities.

Brig. Gen. Yisrael Shomer, chief of Operations Division, retires from the IDF after being questioned for 'moral offenses'. The military secretary to the prime minister position is vacant following Roman Gofman's appointment as Mossad director.

Oded Ailam, a former head of counterterrorism for Israel's Mossad and researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, discusses clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Roman Gofman was sworn in as the new Mossad chief following a prolonged legal process. At a Jerusalem ceremony, Netanyahu stated Gofman's mission is to ensure Iran can no longer threaten Israel and pledged support for the Iranian regime's downfall.

The High Court rejected petitions challenging the appointment of Gofman as Mossad chief in a two-to-one ruling, stating his conduct during a 2022 influence campaign does not constitute an ethical violation.

The Attorney General (AG) is urging the High Court to overturn the appointment of Gofman as Mossad chief, citing his alleged knowledge of an IDF division's use of a blogger in an influence operation and subsequent false statements during an investigation, which led to the blogger's arrest and detention.

A senior committee re-approved Yossi Gofman's appointment as the next Mossad chief, with 3 members supporting the decision despite opposition from the panel chair. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the process as an 'unjust ordeal' and urged the High Court to reject petitions against Gofman.

Iran executed Gholamreza Khani Shakarab for alleged spying on Israel, with the judiciary labeling him a 'ringleader of Mossad abroad.' The execution is part of a broader crackdown on espionage-related charges.

Iran executed Gholamreza Khani Shakarab, accusing him of being an operational leader of Mossad abroad. The execution occurs amid a rise in Iran's death penalty cases.

Iran executed Gholamreza Khani Shakarab for alleged cooperation with Israel's Mossad spy agency. The judiciary claimed he was part of an Israeli plot to assassinate a rabbi and blame Iranians.

Hunter Biden has made claims involving his father and an alleged Mossad scheme, according to the article headline. The claim appears to relate to Israeli intelligence operations and potential involvement of the Biden family.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused by former security officers of appointing loyalists to lead Israel's two main intelligence agencies, the Shin Bet and the Mossad. The allegations raise concerns about political influence over intelligence leadership positions.

Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old graduate student, was hanged in Iran after being convicted of allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service. The conviction was related to spying accusations. Iran's judiciary announced the execution.

Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old graduate student, was hanged in Iran after being convicted of collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service. The conviction was announced by Iran's judiciary. The execution is a significant event in the country's history of dealing with alleged spies.

Israel's strategic decision-making process has deteriorated since Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, with Prime Minister Netanyahu consolidating power and surrounding himself with loyalists while becoming dependent on extreme coalition partners. This has undermined serious debate about Israel's strategy and goals during ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.

Israeli spy chief Dadi Barnea stated that Israel's operations against Iran will continue until the 'extremist regime' is replaced. The joint U.S.-Israel efforts, including Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, have targeted Iran's military infrastructure and resulted in significant casualties.

The U.S., Canada, and Germany dismantled four IoT botnets named Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad, which were responsible for numerous DDoS attacks on IoT devices.