Israeli Special Forces Launch Covert Raids in Lebanon as Naval Operations Expand Israeli special forces, including Mossad and the elite Shayetet 13 unit, conducted a high-profile raid on Lebanon’s Naqoura, marking the first such operation in the country since 2000. The move, announced by the Israel Navy, reflects a broader shift in Israel’s military strategy following the October 7 massacre, which intensified efforts to disrupt enemy operations through covert and aggressive actions. The raid, part of a new approach by the IDF and navy, underscores the growing role of naval special forces in targeting adversaries behind enemy lines. The operation in Naqoura, described as a significant escalation, highlights the navy’s willingness to take calculated risks. In a separate mission, five Shayetet 13 commandos were deployed thousands of kilometers from Israel with no immediate support or rescue plan, according to the navy. This level of operational boldness signals a departure from traditional tactics, emphasizing the navy’s focus on high-impact, low-visibility strikes. The decision to target Naqoura, a strategic location along Lebanon’s southern coast, aligns with Israel’s broader efforts to disrupt Hezbollah’s capabilities and assert control over maritime zones. The navy’s collaboration with Mossad has reached new heights in recent years, with joint operations targeting key Iranian and Hezbollah figures. Israeli Naval Intelligence was directly involved in the killing of Iranian Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri, as well as facilitating IAF attacks against Iranian naval assets, including submarine-related sites. These operations have expanded to include direct involvement in eliminating senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force officials linked to Hezbollah.#hezbollah #mossad #israel_navy #shayetet_13 #iran_navy
Roman Gofman, Israel’s new spymaster, is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime Roman Gofman, the incoming director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency, is a close aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who previously held the belief that a military conflict with Iran could lead to the regime’s swift collapse. This assessment, which was part of internal Israeli security discussions, has not materialized after over 40 days of sustained fighting. Gofman, currently serving as Netanyahu’s military secretary, reportedly conveyed this view to the prime minister during strategic planning sessions, a stance shared by the agency he is set to lead. However, the outcome of the conflict has not aligned with these expectations, raising questions about the feasibility of such a scenario. Gofman is scheduled to assume the role of Mossad director in June for a five-year term, replacing David Barnea, who had also held the belief that a war with Iran could destabilize the Islamic Republic. Barnea, who led Mossad since 2021, played a pivotal role in the planning of the US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28, which marked the beginning of the conflict. According to Israeli security sources, Barnea advocated for a strategy involving the assassination of Iran’s leadership and a series of intelligence-led operations aimed at mobilizing domestic opposition and triggering widespread unrest. The New York Times reported that Barnea presented this plan to Netanyahu and former US President Donald Trump, arguing that such actions could lead to the collapse of the regime. Despite these efforts, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) adopted a more cautious approach, focusing on weakening the regime rather than seeking regime change.#iran #mossad #benjamin_netanyahu #roman_gofman #david_barnea
Fost agent Mossad, despre faza decisivă a războiului din Iran: „Totul se va schimba în săptămâniile ce urmează” Un fost agent al Serviciului de Informații Israelian (Mossad) a declarat că războiul cu Iranul va dura aproximativ o lună, iar situația va evolua drastic în următoarele săptămâni. Avner Avraham, fost agent Mossad, a precizat pentru Antena 3 CNN că regimul iranian a ucis peste 35.000 de iranieni, ceea ce arată că populația țării își doresc schimbarea regimului. El a afirmat că milioane de oameni vor ieși pe străzi pentru a cere modificări, iar acest lucru va duce la o schimbare profundă în dinamica conflictului. Avraham a menționat că Israelul și SUA au un interes comun în destabilizarea regimului iranian, iar această colaborare va avea un impact semnificativ asupra evoluției evenimentelor. El a subliniat că războiul nu va fi doar un conflict militar, ci va implica și o luptă pentru influența politică în regiune. În plus, fostul agent a spus că Rusia și China nu vor interveni direct în conflict, deoarece nu au interesele de a-și pune în pericol relațiile cu Iranul. Analiza lui Avraham include și o previziune despre impactul războiului asupra economiei regionale. El a menționat că conflictele vor duce la o criză economică în Iran, iar aceasta va avea efecte secundare asupra regiunii Mediteranei. De asemenea, a subliniat că războiul va genera o creștere a tensiunilor internaționale, cu posibile efecte asupra securității globale. În concluzie, fostul agent Mossad a oferit o perspectivă detaliată despre evoluția războiului cu Iranul, subliniind importanța colaborării dintre Israel și SUA, precum și riscurile economice și politice ale conflictului. El a previzibil că schimbările vor fi profunde, iar populația iraniană va juca un rol esențial în decizia finală.#iran #israel #mossad #avner_avraham #sua
Esmail Qaani, head of Iran’s Quds Force and dubbed “the man with nine lives,” has been the subject of unconfirmed reports suggesting he was executed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for allegedly spying for Israel. The claims emerged amid speculation about his survival of an attack that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran has not officially confirmed the reports, but Arab media outlets have circulated accounts of Qaani’s arrest and potential execution. These rumors follow years of speculation about his survival of multiple assassination attempts. Qaani, known for evading deadly strikes, was not among those killed in the 2025 attack that targeted Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials. Unverified reports claim he left the site minutes before the strike occurred. Qaani’s reputation for surviving attacks dates back to his early career. In October 2024, he was declared dead by some media outlets but later appeared on television after being interrogated. Similar incidents occurred in 2025 during a 12-day conflict, when he was again reported dead before resurfacing on state TV. His ability to evade attacks has fueled suspicions about his role in Iran’s security operations. The latest claims link Qaani to alleged espionage ties with Israel. Social media accounts, including one tied to Mossad, previously denied these accusations. However, recent reports suggest Iran launched an investigation into security breaches following Israel’s strikes on Hezbollah leadership. These inquiries reportedly led to claims that Qaani was executed by the IRGC after being detained for alleged ties to Mossad. Tehran has denied the allegations, according to some sources. Qaani assumed leadership of the Quds Force in January 2020 after the U.S.#iran #esmail_qaani #quds_force #islamic_revolutionary_guard_corps #mossad
What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? The United States and Israel have deployed a coordinated strategy to target key figures in Iran's leadership, leveraging both military and intelligence capabilities to disrupt the country's command structure. Reports indicate that air superiority over parts of Iran allowed U.S. and Israeli jets to strike targets with precision, while simultaneous cyber operations aimed to overwhelm Iran's ability to respond. Military officials suggest that the campaign began with a cyber assault led by U.S. Cybercommand and Israeli intelligence, which disabled Iran's communication networks and created confusion about the scale and timing of the attacks. This initial phase enabled the targeting of high-ranking officials, including the army chief of staff, defense minister, and head of the Revolutionary Guards. Intelligence agencies, including the CIA and Mossad, are believed to have tracked these leaders over months through a combination of technical surveillance and human intelligence sources. Israeli forces are thought to have played a central role in the strikes, while the U.S. expanded the operation by targeting Iran's command and control centers, ballistic missile sites, and intelligence infrastructure in the early stages of the campaign. The stated objective of these actions was to "daze and confuse" Iran's leadership, according to a U.S. military official. By eliminating multiple senior figures, the U.S. and Israel aimed to paralyze Iran's ability to coordinate a unified response. However, Tehran had reportedly anticipated the risk of targeting its leadership, with officials instructed to designate multiple successors in case of casualties. The surprise effectiveness of the strikes—despite this preparation—has raised questions about the resilience of Iran's leadership structure.#iran #united_states #israel #mossad #cia
