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Egypt prepares new ceasefire offer, Israeli delegation departs for hostage talks • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:20 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Delegation departs for more hostage negotiations, Israel missed chance to hit Iran's nuclear sites • Apr. 23, 2025, 11:52 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Aliza Magen, Highest-Ranking Woman in the Mossad, Dies at 87 • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:01 AM ET (New York Times)
Mossad director, Dermer seemingly unable to deter Witkoff from Iran nuclear strategy • Apr. 20, 2025, 8:26 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israeli minister and Mossad chief to meet US envoy over Iran • Apr. 18, 2025, 3:44 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As Mosad • Central Institute for Intelligence and Security • Mossad Merkazi le-Modiin ule-Tafkidim Meyuhadim
Date 1951 - present
Areas Of Involvement intelligence • espionage

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