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PMO Rejects Reports of Prior Egyptian Warning Concerning October 7 Attack
The Prime Minister's Office rejected Atlantic magazine reports claiming Egypt warned Israel before October 7, calling the allegations recycled falsehoods.

US Intelligence Points to Saudi Nuclear Ambitions Amid Congressional Scrutiny
US intelligence suggests Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons development, fueling congressional concerns over President Trump's civilian nuclear agreement with Riyadh.

Netanyahu and Former Mossad Chief Feature in New Pager Operation Documentary
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Mossad chief David Barnea feature in a new documentary titled Paging Hezbollah, detailing the intelligence operation against the terror group.

TrendAI Research Exposes AI-Driven Cyber-Physical Intelligence Gathering
TrendAI research reveals China-linked Operational Relay Boxes harvesting open cyber-physical data from public devices, using AI to cross-reference sources and build detailed intelligence profiles.

US Warns Spain, Italy and France of Potential Russian Drone Attacks
Spain, Italy, and France received US intelligence warnings over potential Russian drone attacks launched from merchant vessels in the Mediterranean, aiming to cause political and economic disruption ahead of upcoming elections.

The Surprising Study Proving Turtles Are Smart, Emotional, and Optimistic
Groundbreaking research from the University of Lincoln reveals that turtles are intelligent, emotionally complex, and surprisingly optimistic animals when kept at the right temperature.

Germany Weighs Intelligence Block as Far-Right AfD Gains Regional Power
The German federal government is reportedly preparing to withhold sensitive intelligence from regional leaders if the far-right AfD party forms local governments, driven by deep concerns over its pro-Russian stance and potential security leaks.

Germany Considers Restricting Intelligence Access Amid Far-Right Gains
Germany is preparing unprecedented restrictions on classified intelligence and military defense plans following far-right AfD electoral gains, amid mounting concerns from NATO allies over potential leaks to Moscow.

Israel Opposes Preemptive Strike on Houthis Amid Red Sea Escalation
Israel opposes a preemptive strike on Yemen's Houthis, favoring a regional coalition instead, amid rising concerns over the militia's strategic advances near the Bab el-Mandeb strait and potential threats to global shipping.

US Intelligence Warns F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Risks Technology Leak to China
US intelligence warns that selling F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia risks leaking technology to China. Meanwhile, amid Houthi attacks, Riyadh faces regional pressure and seeks alliances.

IDF Faces Backlash and Internal Probe Over AI Targeting in Gaza
The documentary "NZA" exposes the IDF's use of AI in Gaza, sparking severe internal backlash and a rare intervention by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to protect Unit 8200.
Germany Links Leipzig Airport Drone Sabotage Plot to Russian GRU Intelligence
German authorities have linked a failed drone attack on an Antonov aircraft at Leipzig Airport to Russian military intelligence, identifying two key suspects involved in the foiled sabotage plot.
MI5 Chief Warns Britain Faces Greater Security Threats Than in 2001
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warns that Britain faces unprecedented security threats in 2026, combining hostile state aggression with persistent Islamist terrorism.

Israeli Gaza Documentary "NAZA" Breaks Records with 24.5-Minute Venice Ovation
Israeli documentary "NAZA" by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor received a record 24.5-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival, featuring testimonies from intelligence soldiers.

Switzerland Releases Classified Josef Mengele File Amid Outcry Over Censorship
Switzerland's intelligence service has released a classified 200-page file on Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele. Historians slammed the heavy redactions, warning the secrecy fuels conspiracy theories.
Officials Deny Reports of Ignored Warnings and Blocked Hostage Deals
Diplomatic discourse remains mired in contradictory reports regarding pre-war warnings and early hostage proposals, with Israeli and U.S. officials firmly denying allegations of ignored alerts and blocked deals.

For the first time: Haredi soldiers integrated into intelligence and research roles in the Northern Command
A dedicated complex, adapted to their lifestyle, was established to support Haredi soldiers in the 146th Division. Meanwhile, approximately 40 Haredi soldiers completed a combat medic course at the Hashmonaim Brigade base.

"Searching and collecting every particle on enemy territory": New revelations behind the finding of the late Yehuda Katz
A decades-long investigation has come to an end with the recovery of the remains of the last missing soldier from the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in 1982. Behind the scenes, great efforts were made to complete the puzzle and try to obtain every piece of information that would help bring the late Yehuda Katz to burial. The tank that stood at the center of the investigation - and the dramatic operations...

Storm in Spain: Did the government ignore intelligence warnings before the breach in Ceuta?
Defense Minister Margarita Robles claims that the warning reached the police and immigration authority, which identified the mass call to cross the border. These remarks contradict previous government statements that there was no prior information. The storm increases pressure on Prime Minister Sanchez, whom polls predict will lose his rule in the upcoming elections.

Kremlin: CIA Director's visit to Moscow intended for intelligence coordination
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed today (Wednesday) the visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow and said that the visit is "related to coordination between intelligence agencies."

Report: Yair Netanyahu was the target of an Iranian assassination plot and was forced to return to Israel immediately
The Prime Minister's eldest son was in the Iranian crosshairs while living in Hallandale Beach, Florida. According to a report by the American network Newsmax, he was instructed to leave immediately, leaving his belongings behind. US sources claim that an Iranian cell tracked his daily routine.
"Turkish tanks in the Golan, frigates off Caesarea": Intelligence warning
A senior Israeli intelligence source warned that without clear red lines with Ankara, Israel could face Turkish military presence in the Golan Heights and the Mediterranean. Background: Turkey's entrenchment in Syria.

Storm in Slovenia: The President's car accident and the possible link to Russian intelligence
The President of Slovenia denied any connection to Moscow. Her long-time friend, a Russian native, had traveled with her to the country several times in the past. The parliament demands an investigation into the possibility of Russian interference in the country's security and integrity.
The tension hiding behind the quiet in the Golan: "The enemy is operating anew"
From a stone moved from its place to a herd with an unusual number of shepherds: fighters of the 595th Battalion track every change beyond the border. A special glimpse into the activity of the fighters who are our eyes in Syria.
Ending dependence on the US: Japan overhauls intelligence and returns to the 'spy game'
After decades of a fragmented intelligence apparatus, Japan is establishing a new National Intelligence Bureau and a National Intelligence Council. Plans also include an anti-espionage law and a foreign intelligence agency amid regional threats and doubts regarding US reliability.
'We saw things that no human should see - and now they expect us to return to life' | Major (res.) Maya
The invisible wounds of intelligence soldiers may not have been caused by a bullet, but they are no less real. They were caused by what you saw, what you heard, what you knew, what you did, what you failed to prevent - and what you are forbidden to tell anyone.

USA: Israel is trying to scare Trump with an Iranian assassination plot
World press headlines: The CIA casts doubt on Israeli intelligence regarding the assassination attempt on Trump, the Houthis are risking everything for Iran and risking a ground war with Saudi Arabia, and the Iranians learned from Ukraine how to take down fighter jets using a swarm of drones. Globes presents a daily short review of interesting news from the world media about Israel.

CIA doubted Israeli intelligence, but the Secret Service decided not to take risks | New details on Trump's extraction operation
American officials described the threat as "information originating from Israel, considered to have a low level of confidence." The Secret Service decided not to gamble with the president's life: "They did what they had to do."

Suspected Israel, but feared Iran: How the decision was made to divert Donald Trump | Report
New details shed light on the Iranian threat that led last month to an unusual diversion operation for Donald Trump. Israel warned of a potential missile attack on Air Force One, but US and Turkish authorities found no concrete evidence that the suspects possessed the necessary weaponry.

The time has come for a "Mossad Law"
No security system, however skilled and creative it may be, has a guarantee of eternal success. Failures have always existed and always will. The Shin Bet did not prevent all the attacks initiated by our enemies; books have already been written about the IDF's failures on October 7. And in the Mossad, too, there are human beings prone to error.

Gofman's true test: not whom he appoints, but what institution he will build
Against the backdrop of leadership turmoil, the new head of the Mossad is required, early in his tenure, to rebuild the organization's capabilities, adapt it to changing regional challenges, and prepare for the next campaign. Since a significant portion of the organization's capabilities has been depleted, his test lies less in the application of force and more in the ability to rebuild it.

Israel's Secret Weapon in an Era of Shifting US-Iran Rules
While Donald Trump cuts losses and Gulf states trade with Tehran, Israel relies on its own assets to ensure survival in the Middle East.

After failing in the campaign against Israel: Khamenei's associate appointed to a senior position
Iran's Supreme Leader has announced the appointment of Hossein Taeb as the new commander of the Basij. He previously held this position and served as head of the IRGC Intelligence Organization, but left his post amid severe security failures against Israel.

Shadow Summit: The Best Intelligence Agencies in Europe - The Full Ranking
French magazine L'Express surveyed 60 intelligence experts from 25 countries to determine Europe's most powerful intelligence agencies. The British MI6 took first place for its exceptional human intelligence capabilities, while Ukrainian intelligence ranked in the top five, drawing comparisons to the Mossad.

Spy Games: Ranking Europe's Intelligence Agencies
The prestigious French magazine "L'Express" has ranked European intelligence agencies based on assessments by past and present agents. In an exclusive interview, deputy editor Etienne Girard explains why the British MI6 topped the list, how Ukrainian intelligence is perceived, and what the consensus is on the Mossad following October 7th.
The secret card against Iran: The dramatic information that Israel refuses to share with the USA
A Western diplomatic source claims that the path of understandings between Washington and Tehran has effectively been exhausted, and that the USA is returning to applying military pressure. Against this backdrop, the West is placing increasing weight on Israeli intelligence regarding Iran and Hezbollah.
The failure in Iran takes its toll: what is really behind the dismissals in the Mossad | Ben Caspit
If Military Secretary Gofman had done his job properly, it is possible that Netanyahu would not have rushed to drag Trump into this farce, the Chief of Staff and the head of Aman would have been invited to present their reservations, and the entire event could have been spared from us.
The cancelled operation in Iran and the dramatic dismissals: what is really happening inside the Mossad? | Avi Ashkenazi
The dismissal of two senior Mossad officials is causing a storm in the organization and claims of an attempt to reshape the war's narrative. In the background: criticism of the political echelon, the question of responsibility, and the fear that the blurring of memory is already underway.

US Intelligence: Russia Likely Behind Explosive Drone Incident in Germany
An aircraft carrying explosives was intercepted on Tuesday near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig Airport in eastern Germany. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, it is believed to be linked to Russian intelligence. It was further reported that Vladimir Putin may attempt to test NATO's resolve through actions against alliance member states in the coming years.

Report: CIA Establishes Secret Team to Increase Pressure on Cuba
The New York Times reveals the Trump administration's secret plan to create cracks in Cuba's political leadership through agent recruitment and influence operations.

Mossad Director dismisses architects of Iran regime change plan
The Mossad's operational plan for regime change in Iran has failed. Mossad Director Roman Gofman has decided to dismiss the head of the intelligence directorate and the head of the Iran division, who were responsible for the mission's planning.

Study proves humanity is becoming less intelligent — here is the reason
Throughout the last century, average IQ scores worldwide rose consistently. However, a new study published in the journal "Intelligence" reveals the opposite: an analysis of hundreds of thousands of tests collected in the USA between 2006 and 2018 shows that scores have begun to decline.
No invasion and no assassinations: Donald Trump's new way to change Cuba
Donald Trump hoped that the Cuban regime would collapse by the midterm elections in November. The forecast did not materialize, and now the CIA is establishing a secret task force designed to increase pressure on Havana and undermine its leadership.

The Mossad and CIA Hunt for Mojtaba Khamenei
Israeli and US intelligence agencies are searching for Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen in public since February. It is believed he is hiding in a bunker, avoiding all electronic devices.

“If We Do Not Act Now, It Will Be Too Late”: Japan Creates New Intelligence Bodies to Combat Espionage
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced the establishment of two new intelligence bodies to counter foreign espionage and cyberattacks. The move follows reports identifying Japan as a hub for Russian intelligence operations.

End to the "Paradise for Spies": "Japan's Mossad" launched in Tokyo
For the first time since World War II, Japan has opened the "National Intelligence Bureau" to unify its scattered security branches. The move comes against the backdrop of a strengthening axis between China, Russia, and North Korea, and follows revelations that Japanese equipment was smuggled for Russia's war in Ukraine.

They Were Called Crazy, But They Found a Way to Penetrate the Iranian Mind
An Israeli Air Force intelligence team successfully neutralized Iran's air defense network. Through deep intelligence and cooperation with Aman, they mapped and destroyed key SAM batteries, securing air superiority.

The Battle of the Powers in Space: China Is Closing the Gap with the USA
The struggle between the powers has crossed the boundaries of the atmosphere and includes hundreds of satellites stationed in space that may play a decisive role in a future campaign.

Who launched the UAVs? Security establishment opens new intelligence investigation
The Air Force intercepted a suspicious UAV this Tuesday morning before it crossed into Israeli territory. This marks the third such incident in a single week, presenting the IDF with a complex intelligence and operational challenge.

The Dramatic Intelligence Netanyahu Is Expected to Present to Trump in Washington
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to present US President Donald Trump with intelligence indicating that Iran continues to expand its nuclear activity at the secret underground site "Mount Mahosh," as reported yesterday (Monday) by the New York Post, citing a source in Jerusalem.