Key covert operations by Israeli intelligence over the years

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Israeli intelligence forces have a long history of covert operations, often attributed to Mossad, targeting hostile entities. These missions, though rarely confirmed by Israeli authorities, are widely reported.

In September 2024, a coordinated attack in Lebanon targeted Hezbollah communication devices, resulting in 32 deaths and thousands of injuries. Explosive devices had likely been placed in the equipment during acquisition. A follow-up attack killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil, involved in the 1983 U.S. Embassy bombings in Beirut.

In August 2024, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a remotely detonated bomb during his stay in Tehran. The bomb, planted months earlier, also killed his bodyguard.

In April 2021, Israel was linked to an attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. A cyberattack caused explosions and a blackout following the installation of new centrifuges. The method remains unclear, with possibilities of either cyber or physical sabotage.

A high-profile operation in November 2020 involved the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh using an AI-powered sniper machine gun, remotely controlled from over 1,000 miles away. The precise attack was attributed to Mossad and involved significant planning.

In 2010, Israel, in collaboration with the U.S., used the Stuxnet cyberweapon to target Iran’s nuclear program, causing the malfunction of 10% of centrifuges at Natanz, delaying nuclear progress.

In the 1980s, Mossad agents ran a resort on Sudan’s Red Sea coast as a cover to rescue around 8,000 Ethiopian Jews, facilitating their safe passage to Jerusalem amidst political unrest in Ethiopia.

These operations highlight Israel’s intelligence prowess and innovative approaches to achieving strategic objectives.