Intelligence

Former BND chief August Hanning is suspected of espionage and treason, sparking international debate. Former "Mossad" operative Gad Shimron analyzes the scandal.

Iranian intelligence is targeting US military bases in Germany amid conflict fears, following warnings from Israel to Washington and Berlin.

Following the October 7 failures, the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate has unveiled a sweeping cultural and operational reform, prioritizing early warning, skepticism, and structural accountability.

The Israeli defense establishment has raised its alert level ahead of October 7 and the October 27 elections, following intelligence warnings of potential terror plots and a foiled attack involving a commercial flight.

Three years after October 7, security officials briefed the cabinet that most border-crossing terrorists have been eliminated, while Hamas plans future attacks.

German intelligence warns that Russia is escalating a shadow war, increasing the risk of a direct conflict as fighting and drone strikes intensify across Ukraine and Russia.

An IAF aerial intelligence analyst on the autism spectrum has detailed his crucial role in planning Israeli Air Force strikes against Iran and multi-arena threats.

Russia has launched a systematic campaign to paralyze Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter while simultaneously weaponizing migrant flows against NATO's eastern borders, seeking to sow chaos and break Western resolve.

Newly revealed Hamas protocols show how Yahya Sinwar's secret military council meticulously planned the October 7 attack while executing a multi-year deception campaign that exploited Israeli intelligence blind spots.

A former CIA officer who published a satirical novel about the Agency after a 12-year censorship battle reveals deep mediocrity and bureaucracy within U.S. intelligence.

The Prime Minister's Office rejected Atlantic magazine reports claiming Egypt warned Israel before October 7, calling the allegations recycled falsehoods.

US intelligence suggests Saudi Arabia has not ruled out nuclear weapons development, fueling congressional concerns over President Trump's civilian nuclear agreement with Riyadh.

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 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.

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.

Groundbreaking research from the University of Lincoln reveals that turtles are intelligent, emotionally complex, and surprisingly optimistic animals when kept at the right temperature.

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 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 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 that selling F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia risks leaking technology to China. Meanwhile, amid Houthi attacks, Riyadh faces regional pressure and seeks alliances.

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.

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 Sir Ken McCallum warns that Britain faces unprecedented security threats in 2026, combining hostile state aggression with persistent Islamist terrorism.

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'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.

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.

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.

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...

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

While Donald Trump cuts losses and Gulf states trade with Tehran, Israel relies on its own assets to ensure survival in the Middle East.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.