Pentagon Raises Israeli Spying Risk to Highest Level

The US Defense Department has elevated its assessment of the espionage threat from Israel to “critical,” the highest level, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran. This shift follows reports of increased Israeli intelligence activities targeting US military and government personnel involved in Iran policy discussions. Both the Israeli government and the White House have denied these allegations, calling them false. Historically, Israel has faced accusations of espionage against the US, with notable cases such as the Jonathan Pollard incident.

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