Pentagon reportedly labels Israel espionage risk ‘critical’

The Pentagon has reportedly raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to the highest “critical” rating, amid growing concerns over alleged espionage targeting US officials involved in sensitive Middle East policy discussions.

According to NBC News, sources say US intelligence believes Israeli operations may be focused on tracking Washington’s internal deliberations, especially around Iran-related diplomacy. The assessment marks a sharp escalation in security concerns between two long-time allies.

Officials cited in the report say the move reflects increased vigilance within the Defence Intelligence Agency over possible intelligence gathering activities directed at senior American figures.

Israel has denied the allegations, while US authorities have not publicly commented in detail on the report, keeping diplomatic tensions tightly under wraps.