Pentagon Raises Alert to 'Critical' Over Suspected Israeli Spying in U.S.

The Pentagon has reportedly elevated its concern over Israeli intelligence activities within the United States to the highest alert level, "critical." This heightened alert, according to current and former U.S. officials, reflects growing unease within the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) about Israel's intelligence-gathering capabilities and operations on American soil.

The DIA's internal analysis, detailed in a seven-page document, reportedly concludes that Israel possesses both human and technical intelligence collection capabilities at a level deemed "critical." This assessment comes amid visible tensions between Washington and the Israeli government concerning strategies related to the conflict with Iran. Officials familiar with the document suggest that the Pentagon is particularly worried about Israel's alleged attempts to obtain information regarding internal debates and decision-making processes within the Trump administration concerning Middle East conflicts.

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Israel does not collect intelligence on American institutions and even less so on U.S. government officials. The activities of Israeli services are directed against its enemies, not against its allies.

While the specific incident or operation that triggered the alert level change was not disclosed, sources indicate that several situations have amplified U.S. officials' concerns. However, Israeli authorities have vehemently denied these accusations. The Israeli Embassy in Washington issued a statement calling the reports "completely false," asserting that Israel does not conduct espionage against U.S. institutions or government officials and that its intelligence efforts are directed solely at its enemies.

The White House has also dismissed the report, labeling it "false" and based on sources lacking accurate knowledge of the situation. These allegations surface at a time of reported strain in relations between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly regarding the approach to Iran and Israeli military operations in Lebanon. The differing perspectives were underscored by Trump's reported private remarks describing Netanyahu as "crazy."

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The report is false and based on sources who do not know the real situation.