Why has the Pentagon raised the risk of Israeli spying to the highest level?
Summary
The US Pentagon has increased its warning level about spying by Israel to the highest "critical" category. This change comes amid tensions over US efforts to negotiate with Iran while Israel opposes those talks and continues military operations in Lebanon.Key Facts
- The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency raised Israel's espionage threat from "high" to "critical."
- The increased concern focuses on Israeli spying on US military and government officials involved in Iran talks.
- Key US officials targeted include negotiators Steve Witkoff, Elbridge Colby, and Michael DiMino.
- Some US defense personnel in Israel reportedly found spying software secretly installed on their phones.
- The increase in Israeli spying began in late 2024, during the Biden administration and continued after President Trump was re-elected.
- President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have publicly disagreed over the conflict and Israel's actions in Lebanon.
- Israel's attacks in Lebanon have killed at least 3,500 people and disrupted US diplomatic efforts with Iran.
- US officials say Israeli spying lately may have crossed the usual limits accepted between close allies.
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