Israel Spied on Trump's Envoy, U.S. Officials Say Situation Is Critical!
June 6, The New York Times reports.
Israel eavesdropped on the envoy Witkoff and other officials during negotiations.
U.S. officials point to a significant increase in Israel's espionage activities.
According to sources within intelligence agencies cited by The New York Times, Tel Aviv even intercepted communications of U.S. President’s special envoy, Stephen Witkoff.
The newspaper’s sources said both sides have long been aware of each other’s surveillance and have maintained a tacit understanding.
However, Washington now believes Tel Aviv has crossed the line by attempting to obtain details of U.S. positions in talks with Iran.
Intelligence reports indicate that phone calls of senior officials are being monitored, with targets including Witkoff and Deputy Secretary for Political Affairs at the Pentagon, Elbridge Colby.
A senior government representative, speaking anonymously, described Israel’s actions as “inappropriate.”
Another report indicates that counterintelligence threat levels have reached a critical threshold.
Previously, NBC reported growing concerns within the U.S. Department of Defense about the situation.
Journalists quoted two current officials and one former official, stating that the United States has raised the threat level of Israeli espionage targeting government officials to the highest possible rating.
Amid this backdrop, there are reports of heated exchanges between the two leaders.
Axios website reported that Donald Trump used profanity during his conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu.
Subsequently, the U.S. leader confirmed the clash, explaining it stemmed from his ongoing frustration over the conflict in Lebanon.
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