Pentagon boosts Israeli spying threat to ‘critical’ – media The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency has rated the threat of Israeli espionage as ‘critical’ due to growing tensions with Iran and Lebanon. US counterintelligence officials are concerned about Israeli spying activities targeting US deliberations on these issues, including specific incidents involving high-ranking officials. While the White House denies the report, Israeli officials claim their intelligence efforts are directed at enemies, not allies.

• The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat of Israeli espionage to the highest level.
• The assessment, rated ‘critical,’ stems from growing tensions over Iran and Lebanon.
• US counterintelligence officials are concerned about Israeli spying targeting US deliberations on Iran and Lebanon.
• Specific incidents and targeted officials, including negotiators and Pentagon policy officials, are cited.
• The White House denied the report, while the Israeli Embassy called it ‘politically motivated.’
• This heightened assessment coincides with friction between Presidents Trump and Netanyahu over Iran and Israeli operations in Lebanon.