Espionage

Spanish judge shelves investigation of Pegasus use for attacks on PM Sanchez, ministers

The judge in charge of the investigation assured that the Israeli authorities don't provide sufficient information to determine whether the cyberattacks were carried out using the Pegasus software.

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.
 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at Tel Aviv University, December 9, 2025

Israeli indicted in Iranian espionage plot targeting former PM Naftali Bennett

 Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrives to testify at the commission of inquiry into Nahal Tzafit disaster in Tel Aviv, August 1, 2022

Iran-linked spy suspect arrested near former Israeli prime minister’s home


Israel-Hamas war: IDF destroys source of Gaza rocket barrage at Netivot

Bilal Nofal's elimination is expected to significantly impact the organization's capacity to develop and enhance its capabilities.

 IDF troops on the ground in Gaza, January 16, 2024

Jailed American in Russia says he feels abandoned by United States

Former US Marine Paul Whelan told the BBC he felt "abandoned" by the United States and said a previous swap which left him behind in Russia was a "serious betrayal."

Former US Marine Paul Whelan, who was detained and accused of espionage, is escorted inside a court building in Moscow

Mossad keeps fighting Iran in the shadows as Gaza war drags on - analysis

Since October 7, the Mossad has been deployed throughout the world to an unprecedented degree, and possibly with higher investment in diverse capabilities than ever before.

 Mossad Director David Barnea speaks during a Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), in Tel Aviv, on September 10, 2023.

Book talks Jewish woman's WWI espionage, author talks Hamas war

Shaw speaks and writes on the source of attacks against Israel and is an eloquent public diplomacy advocate for Israel.

 Sarah Aaronsohn

Canada launches public inquiry into alleged foreign meddling by China, Russia

Beijing has repeatedly denied any interference.

 National Flag of Canada (Queen's Park, Toronto).

Russian court extends pretrial detention of Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich until November

Russia may delay a prisoner exchange until after the 2024 presidential election in order to exacerbate discord in the United States.

 Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in March while on a reporting trip and accused of espionage, is escorted into a court building before a hearing on extending his pre-trial detention, in Moscow, Russia August 24, 2023.

Israeli documentary revisits horrific terror attack

I know these were different times, but it is strange to know that the government was aware enough to promise them psychological treatment, but not caring enough to follow up on the promise.

 ‘SPY/MASTER’

US warns space companies about foreign spying

China says its space program is for peaceful purposes, but US military officials say Beijing sees space as crucial to its military strategy.

 A suspected Chinese spy balloon is seen before it was shot down off the coast of Garden City, South Carolina, U.S. February 4, 2023

Shin Bet arrests Iranian Jewish spy upon landing in Israel

The suspect admitted that he had come to Israel to gather intelligence and take photos for Iranian security officials.

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Iran has released five detained Americans from prison

There is no guarantee of their safe return, but the improvement in their circumstances is welcomed by family and friends.

 Qasr Prison, Iran