US defense officials have reportedly elevated concerns about Israeli intelligence activities, with a new report claiming the Pentagon has raised its assessment of the potential espionage threat posed by Israel to the highest level within its internal counterintelligence system.
According to the report, American officials believe Israeli intelligence services have intensified efforts to gather information about sensitive discussions taking place within the Trump administration, particularly those related to Iran and broader Middle East policy. The assessment was reportedly circulated by the Defense Intelligence Agency amid growing disagreements between Washington and Tel Aviv over the handling of regional conflicts and diplomatic initiatives. Several US officials cited in the report described the situation as increasingly serious, arguing that Israeli intelligence agencies are seeking greater insight into internal American deliberations. The reported assessment has fueled debate within US security circles about the risks of espionage among close allies.
Israeli officials have strongly rejected the allegations. The Israeli embassy in Washington dismissed the claims as false and denied that Israel conducts espionage operations against US government officials. White House representatives have also reportedly challenged parts of the account. The allegations emerge at a time of heightened tensions surrounding Iran, ongoing regional conflicts, and differences between the two allies over military and diplomatic strategy.
