Mossad

'Mossad agent Eli Kopter': Israeli joke sparks wave of conspiracy theories on Raisi's death

One of the jokes on the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi that garnered success stated "The pilot is a Mossad agent named Eli Kopter.”

By YINON BEN SHUSHAN
20/05/2024

Deaths of Iranian president, FM will have no significant effect on Israel

The death of Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian will undoubtedly cause great turmoil in Iran, however.

20/05/2024
People walk next to a large sign written "the end of the Ayatollah's regime in Iran" on a building

Anti-Israel activists blame Israel for Raisi helicopter crash

A Hamas-affiliated Telegram account took seriously an Israeli joke about a Mossad agent named "Eli Copter" being responsible for the crash, repeating the claim before deleting the post. 

 A view of the wreckage of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter at the crash site

Israeli official: Israel not involved in Raisi's death

Rumors circulated throughout social media Sunday night into Monday morning alleging Mossad involvement in the helicopter crash. 

20/05/2024

Ex-Mossad chief slams US hold on Israel aid, asserts need for force against Hamas

Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen criticizes Biden's delay in military aid to Israel, emphasizing the need for freedom to combat terrorism effectively.

Former Mossad Chief admits to government funding for Hamas via Qatar, calls policy a mistake

The Israeli government's long-standing policy of funding Hamas and the Gaza Strip to prevent outbursts of violence was a mistake, former Mossad director claims in interview.

Israeli delegation will not head to Cairo until Hamas responds to deal - report

Numerous sources have spoken about the ongoing hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, following a string of failed negotiations and interventions by Egypt and Qatar.

Mossad, Shin Bet, and IDF intel. issue group message for first time since Oct 7

In addition, the Mossad wrote about its contribution to negotiations which led to the return of over 80 hostages in November.

Revealed: A Waze-like GPS is Israel's new secret weapon in Gaza

The app, developed by Shin Bet investigators, was inspired by tactical intelligence gathered from Nokhba terrorists captured before the IDF's ground maneuver in Gaza. 

By AVI ASHKENAZI
02/05/2024

Iranian missile barrage: Was it an IDF intel failure masked by air-defense success?

A last-second check with other security establishment bodies might've led the IDF to believe that the strike near the Iranian Embassy in Damascus wouldn't go unanswered.

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