US Pentagon agency elevates Israeli espionage threat assessment
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency has reportedly raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to "critical," the highest level, due to concerns about more aggressive Israeli espionage activities.
The United States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reportedly elevated its counterintelligence threat assessment concerning Israel to the highest possible level, designating it as "critical." This decision stems from increasing apprehension within the Pentagon that Israeli intelligence operations targeting the U.S. have become significantly more aggressive than previously observed. The DIA's move signifies a heightened state of vigilance regarding potential espionage risks emanating from the allied nation. This development, which suggests a notable shift in the perceived intensity of intelligence activities between the two countries, was reported by NBC News, citing sources familiar with the assessment. Sources: NBC News.
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- Jun 7, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCNBC News report on Israeli espionage threat sourced to US officials