Intelligence

Netanyahu outlined Oct. 7 attack in meeting six years prior, former Shin Bet official says - report

Former Shin Bet Official Ilan Segev recalled Netanyahu's passivity in the years leading up to October 7, saying that when faced with a decision, he would respond with "maintain readiness."

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since Oct 7.
A Boeing C-17A globemaster III cargo plane of the US Air Force takes off from Ramstein Air Base on April 02, 2026 in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.

Iran targeting US military bases in Germany, weeks after Israel warned partners - report

Israel reportedly warned US and German partners three weeks ago of a potential threat, with concern focused on bases supporting US military operations and logistics linked to the conflict with Iran.

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A woman waves a flag as demonstrators take part in a protest under the slogan 'Greenland is for Greenlanders' in front of the US Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, January 14, 2026.

Denmark says Russia has conducted sabotage attacks against its defense firms

The shift marks a major escalation in Moscow's hybrid warfare campaign, a Danish national security official told a Copenhagen homeland security conference.

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A sign on a fence outside the headquarters of the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Germany's foreign intelligence service, is pictured, after former BND chief August Hanning was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted treason and obtaining state secrets, in Berlin, Germany, October 6, 2026.

German spy chief accused of treason, espionage issued formal arrest warrant

The case of attempted treason, which shocked the German intelligence community, could emerge as one of the biggest leaks of classified documents in Germany since the end of the Cold War.

|ByREUTERS

High Court approves new Mossad chief Gofman, to begin role Tuesday

Roman Gofman is set to assume the role of Mossad chief after the High Court approved his appointment on Monday.

JUNE 1, 2026BySARAH BEN-NUN, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Incoming Mossad Director Maj. Gen. Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

Inside the IDF’s intelligence file on killing of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad

After the targeted killing of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, Walla received an exclusive look into the military intelligence behind the operation.

MAY 25, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT
IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, May 16, 2026.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns from position as US Director of National Intelligence

In her resignation letter, Gabbard told US President Donald Trump that she was "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity."

MAY 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard stands after President Donald Trump spoke about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Inside Israel’s secret operation to turn Hezbollah’s beepers into bombs - exclusive

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Insider 'Adam Feyn' reveals stunning details of Mossad’s “beepers” operation against Hezbollah in his new book, explaining the strategy and high-stakes decisions behind the mission.

MAY 21, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
MOSSAD OPERATIVE ‘Adam Feyn,’ who recently published a book in Hebrew called ‘Hoda’ah Goralit’ (Fateful Message), exploring the Hezbollah beeper operation, provides his first English-language interview about it to ‘The Jerusalem Post.’

Cuban president warns US aggression would create a 'bloodbath'

The comments follow a report that said Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to use them to attack the US military installations and civilian infrastructure.

MAY 18, 2026ByREUTERS
A Mexican Navy ship, Asian Katra, carrying aid approaches Havana, Cuba, May 18, 2026.

German intelligence service flags watermelon symbol in new pro-Palestinian extremism guide

Germany’s BfV warns that antisemitic codes, from financial conspiracy terms to anti-Israel symbols, can spread extremism while going undetected.

MAY 18, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Illustration of a watermelon in the shape of Israel.

Editor's Notes: The Mossad has always been led by outsiders - comment

The Roman Gofman fight is about more than the Mossad. It is about who Israel's security elite is willing to let inside.

MAY 15, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
Incoming Mossad director Roman Gofman arrives to a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves

Researchers say domestication drove the change and ask if pets lost intelligence.

MAY 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person carries a dachshund, as dogs and humans take part in the annual Paris Sausage Walk, also known as the march of the dachshunds, in Paris, France, November 17, 2024.

IDF's AI unit transformed air force effectiveness in Iran war, commander tells 'Post' - exclusive

Col. Rotem Beshi, commander of an IDF unit responsible for integrating and relaying artificial intelligence across the military, spoke with the Post on the Iran war.

MAY 2, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
COL. ROTEM BESHI’S work was integral to the military’s major successes during the war with Iran, according to the IDF.

Iranian intel service attempts to recruit London-based journalist for anti-Israel display

LBC confirmed that they reported the incident to counter-terrorism police and provided the officials with the full exchange.

APRIL 27, 2026ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
An activist holds an image of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a march organised by Stop the War Coalition, calling for an end to hostilities amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran, in London, Britain, March 7, 2026.