Pentagon Raises Concerns Over Alleged Israeli Espionage Targeting U.S. Officials
The Pentagon has reportedly raised the threat level of Israeli espionage to 'critical' following allegations that Israel has intensified its surveillance efforts on senior U.S. officials. According to The New York Times, the Pentagon's concerns are based on incidents where surveillance software was allegedly installed on the phones of U.S. security personnel in Israel. The report highlights that Israeli intelligence has been particularly focused on figures such as Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy, and Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's top policy adviser. The increased espionage activity is said to have begun in late 2024, coinciding with tensions over U.S. pressure on Israel regarding military operations in Gaza and continued into 2025 amid discussions of a potential U.S. strike on Iran. The White House and Israeli government have denied these allegations, but the Pentagon's report suggests that the espionage efforts have been aggressive and unrestrained. 
