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Iran executed Aghil Keshavarz, a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, after he was caught taking photos of military sites and accused of carrying out over 200 assignments for Mossad across Iran. This follows a series of espionage-related executions amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
Iran executed Bahman Choubi-asl, identified as a key Israeli spy, amid ongoing tensions and shadow war with Israel, with Iran increasing executions of individuals accused of espionage for Israel this year.
Iran executed Bahman Choubi-asl, accused of being a key Israeli spy, amid ongoing tensions and a series of executions of individuals linked to espionage for Israel, highlighting the deepening shadow war between the two countries.
The Jerusalem Post reports that Mossad has knowledge of Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stockpiles and could intervene if Tehran attempts to use them, with Israeli agents actively operating inside Iran to monitor and target nuclear facilities.
During Israel's 12-day conflict with Iran, Mossad agents, including a significant number of women, conducted extensive covert operations targeting Iran's nuclear and missile programs, successfully destroying key facilities and gathering critical intelligence on uranium stockpiles, which could influence future nuclear developments.
Israel launched a strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, but its external intelligence agency Mossad declined to participate in the plan to use agents for assassinations, indicating internal disagreements or strategic hesitations.
Iran has arrested 20 individuals accused of spying for Israel's Mossad, with some released after charges were dropped; Iran has increased executions of suspected spies this year amid ongoing tensions and recent Israeli air strikes on Iran.
Iran claims that Rouzbeh Vadi, a nuclear scientist, was executed for spying for Israel's Mossad and providing information on Iran's nuclear facilities, including Fordow and Natanz. Vadi reportedly met Mossad agents multiple times in Vienna and was promised a passport in exchange for his cooperation. This incident is part of a broader increase in executions of Iranians convicted of spying for Israel amid ongoing tensions and recent Israeli airstrikes in Iran.
Mossad Director David Barnea announced that Israel's recent 12-day military campaign against Iran significantly damaged Iran's nuclear capabilities, describing it as a historic and major strategic victory, while emphasizing ongoing efforts to secure hostages and maintain vigilance. The operation involved close cooperation with the IDF and the CIA, and aims to strengthen Israel's security and regional deterrence.
The director of Israel's Mossad met with Qatar's prime minister in Doha to discuss a potential hostage-release and ceasefire deal in Gaza, amid ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas. This meeting is part of efforts to reach an agreement before President-elect Trump takes office. The talks follow months of stalled negotiations and Qatar's suspension of mediation efforts. With 100 hostages still held in Gaza, including seven Americans, both the current and incoming U.S. administrations are pushing for a resolution. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is set to visit the region to expedite the deal.
The disappearance of Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan dual national and Chabad envoy, in the UAE has prompted an investigation by Israel's Mossad, which suspects a terrorist incident. The UAE's interior ministry is also conducting a search operation. This incident occurs amid ongoing Israel-Hamas tensions, with Israel advising its citizens to travel to the UAE only for essential reasons due to potential terrorist threats.
The disappearance of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary in Abu Dhabi, is under investigation by Mossad and UAE intelligence, amid suspicions of Iranian surveillance. Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, has been missing since November 21, 2024, prompting concerns of a potential terror incident. Israeli authorities are working to locate him, while a Level 3 travel warning for the UAE remains in effect. Reports of his death are speculative, with no concrete evidence available.
Israel's Mossad has accused Iran of increasing its support for terrorism in Europe through proxy criminal groups, particularly FOXTROT and RUMBA, in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics. The agency claims Iran was behind recent attacks on Israeli embassies in Belgium and Sweden, and is using these groups to mask its involvement. Mossad has been working with European intelligence to expose these networks, highlighting Iran's long-standing global terror plans.
Mossad has accused Iran of orchestrating recent attacks on Israeli embassies in Sweden and Belgium through criminal networks, marking a dangerous escalation in tactics. European and Israeli intelligence agencies are collaborating to counter these threats, especially with the upcoming Paris Olympics and rising global antisemitism.
An investigation reveals that the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, has been surveilling and intimidating International Criminal Court officials for nearly a decade to influence war crimes probes, with Mossad targeting ICC prosecutors Karim Khan and Fatou Bensouda.