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Ex-Israeli military and spy agency leaders say Netanyahu should end 'political' war in Gaza • Apr. 16, 2025, 4:45 AM ET (NBC)
Mossad veterans, reserve medical officers sign letters calling for deal to end war, return captives • Apr. 14, 2025, 5:29 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet heads not invited to security cabinet discussion • Apr. 10, 2025, 5:27 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Netanyahu hosts Eli Cohen's widow, vows continued effort to recover his remains • Mar. 28, 2025, 4:54 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel has opened 'gates of hell' on hostages with return to war, former Mossad chief says • Mar. 28, 2025, 2:49 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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