The Mossad is the national intelligence agency of Israel, responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations abroad and counter-terrorism work.
Some of the most famous operations attributed to the Mossad include the abduction of Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann from Argentina to Israel in 1960 and the successful heist of the Iranian secret nuclear archive in 2018.
In addition, the agency also works to bring Jews from countries in which aliyah is forbidden, to Israel.
The Mossad was found in December 1941 under the recommendation of then prime minister David Ben-Gurion to coordinate with other existing security services, Aman and the Shin Bet.
Its current director is David Barnea, who took over from Yossi Cohen in 2021, and who answers solely to the prime minister rather than to another member of the cabinet.
According to the ministry, Katz highlighted the importance of continuing the military pressure on Gaza until the hostages are released.
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"The first shipment containing only 500 beepers arrived in Lebanon a few weeks before the October 7 massacre," the Mossad chief revealed.
A Jewish-Australian Army Reserves officer from Australia could have his security clearance revoked because of his ties to the Jewish State.
“They want to continue ruling Gaza. They will do everything to make that happen," Igra said.
In a message relayed through recently freed captives, hostage Nimrod Cohen tells his family he's okay, while his father accuses Netanyahu of undermining Israel's security chiefs in rescue efforts.
Netanyahu and top security officials trade blame and credit over the latest hostage deal, as tensions rise over the October 7 probe and shifts in the negotiation team.
Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.
To all the hostages who hear me now, know that the fight is ongoing, and we are not giving up on you," Aloni said.
A new American administration appears ready to seize the opportunity that Israel created for a better Middle East and a safer world. The world will be better for it.
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