Israeli spy

Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't

The complaint accuses the Israeli firm of running a phishing campaign that tricks users into clicking links leading to malicious websites, and of testing its products on WhatsApp accounts and groups.

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.
 The Pentagon logo is seen behind the podium in the briefing room at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, US, January 8, 2020.

Pentagon raises Israel's espionage threat level to 'critical' amid tensions with US - report

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Golan resident convicted of spying for Iran after passing tank movement, missile-impact data

The Eli Cohen Museum, located in Herzliya, only opened in 2022.

A small Herzliya museum brings Israel's most famous spy to life


Syrian leadership approved return of Eli Cohen archive to Israel, sources say

Cohen, who was hanged in 1965 in a downtown Damascus square after infiltrating Syria's political elite, is still regarded as a hero in Israel.

 Eli Cohen's documents were brought back to Israel after almost 60 years May 18, 2025

Mossad seizes 2,500 document Syrian files on executed spy Eli Cohen

Syria had kept the files in a highly secret and secure location and it took time for the Mossad to locate and plan to take the files even after the Assad regime collapsed.

 Eli Cohen's documents were brought back to Israel after almost 60 years May 18, 2025

Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted scores of users

The WhatsApp official told Reuters that it had detected an effort to hack approximately 90 users of its platform.

 WhatsApp on iPad

Spies among us: Why more Israelis are working for Iran - analysis

The last year has seen the Shin Bet arrest dozens of Israelis working for—and getting paid by—Iran or Hezbollah with the express purpose of spying on or sowing discord in Israel.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Israel carries out covert assassination, steals documents in Iran

The presenter, Vahid Haddab, claimed that "last month, Israel assassinated a figure whose identity has not yet been identified and stole documents inside Iran."

 WOULD WAR with Iran lead to Israel’s destruction, or does Israel have no choice but to attack?

Israel carries out decade-long 'spying war' against ICC - Guardian report

Israel allegedly “deployed its intelligence agencies to surveil, hack, pressure, smear and allegedly threaten senior ICC staff in an effort to derail the court’s inquiries.”

 THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court in The Hague.

US charges Israeli witness against Biden with acting as Chinese agent

Luft, a citizen of the United States and Israel, is accused of recruiting and paying a former high-ranking US government official on behalf of principals based in China in 2016.

Dr. Gal Luft 370

Israeli spies targeting people with ties to Iran is a 'well-crafted story' - analyst

Experts are divided as to the credibility of the report, with skeptics saying it might be an attempt to drum up support for Erdoğan ahead of the election

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters at a rally last week in Istanbul, ahead of today’s presidential and parliamentary elections.

Grapevine January 25, 2023: Pause to remember

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A VETERAN’S parade of Jewish soldiers who fought for the Red Army in the Second World War, held in Jerusalem to mark the 65th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

Israelis living in or visiting Turkey apprehensive after latest arrests

Modiin couple Natali and Mordy Oaknin were arrested suspicion of espionage after they were spotted taking a photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential palace.

 Remote view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey