 "David Barnea, the head of the Israeli Mossad attends an honour guard ceremony for Israel's incoming military chief Herzi Halevi at Israel's Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 16, 2023. File Image/Reuters")
Israel’s famed intelligence agency, Mossad, is making global headlines after being linked to a covert, high-tech attack on Hezbollah, where explosive-laden pagers were used to target the militant group in Lebanon.
This science-fiction-like operation has highlighted Mossad’s reputation for precision, ingenuity, and secrecy.
Formed in 1949, Mossad’s core mission is to gather intelligence, conduct counterterrorism operations, and carry out covert missions worldwide. Its operational scope is vast, often extending beyond Israeli borders, making it one of the most formidable and secretive intelligence agencies globally.
Mossad works by cultivating extensive human intelligence networks, using cutting-edge technology, and executing surgical strikes against adversaries. Its agents operate in deep cover, infiltrating hostile territories and working closely with international partners.
Known for daring operations like the capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann and the assassination of key figures involved in Israel’s enemies’ nuclear programs, Mossad has cemented itself as a symbol of Israeli resilience.
We take a look at Mossad and how it functions, via graphics: