Mossad Hunted Iran’s Terror Operatives Abroad – So Why Are British Jews Still Under Attack?
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Despite Israeli intelligence operations against Iranian agents abroad, terrorist incidents targeting Jews continue in England and elsewhere.
- While diplomatic relations between the UK and Israel are strained, intelligence cooperation between their agencies remains strong.
- The article questions how Israeli strikes on Iranian intelligence chiefs and agents have impacted Iran's global terror plans, particularly those targeting Jewish communities.
The persistent threat of Iranian-backed terrorism against Jewish communities, even in the face of significant Israeli counter-terrorism operations, raises urgent questions about the effectiveness of these efforts and the broader geopolitical landscape. The Jerusalem Post, in its ongoing coverage of security threats, delves into the complex interplay between intelligence successes and the continued vulnerability of Jewish populations abroad.
If that is true, why are there still so many terrorist incidents against Jews pushed by Iran happening in England and elsewhere?
While Mossad and IDF operations have reportedly eliminated key Iranian agents and handlers, the fact that attacks continue, particularly in England, suggests that Iran's global terrorist network, built over decades, is resilient. This raises concerns within the Jewish community and among security analysts about the adequacy of current measures to protect citizens.
The article acknowledges the "shaky" diplomatic ties between Israel and the UK following recent events, but emphasizes that intelligence cooperation at the operational level remains robust. This suggests that despite political disagreements, the shared threat posed by Iran necessitates continued collaboration between intelligence agencies like MI6, MI5, Mossad, and the IDF. However, the piece probes whether this high-level cooperation translates effectively into on-the-ground protection for Jewish communities.
But that is at the 30,000-foot level, looking at the whole forest. What about down below in the trees?
From an Israeli perspective, as reflected in The Jerusalem Post, there is a deep-seated understanding of the existential threat posed by Iran and its proxies. The focus on specific IRGC units involved in international terrorism (Units 400, 840, 800, and 4000) highlights the detailed intelligence gathering and operational focus of Israeli security forces. The article implicitly conveys a sense of frustration that despite these sophisticated efforts, the threat persists, underscoring the long and arduous nature of combating state-sponsored terrorism. The unique perspective here is the direct, often visceral, experience of living under such a threat and the constant vigilance required, a reality often underappreciated in Western media's broader geopolitical analyses.
During the 2026 war with Iran and Hezbollah, the Mossad and the IDF worked together to kill top Iranian managers in IRGC units 840, 1800, and 4000.
Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.