David V. Gioe, Elena Grossfeld, and Marc Polymeropoulos
The aura of Israeli intelligence prior to Oct. 7, 2023, was unquestioned, with many of its dramatic operations becoming the stuff of legend in the national security world and even being dramatized in Hollywood movies. Israel’s spies enjoyed admiration from their friends and a fearsome reputation among their enemies for their bold operations, their long reach, and their even longer memory.
That reputation was destroyed last year. Israel’s intelligence leaders are trying to rebuild it. But while spectacular intelligence operations make for captivating headlines, it’s not clear whether Israel’s spies are also providing best-in-the-business support for diplomacy or strategy.
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