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India.com
23-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Mossad Reveals Details Of Its Covert Operations In Iran; Secret Gaza Plan In Final Stage
Four days ago, Mossad Chief David Barnea visited Washington D.C., where he held a high-level meeting with Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy to the Middle East. According to sources, during the meeting, Barnea presented a PowerPoint proposal outlining a controversial plan to relocate Palestinian civilians from Gaza to third countries. The proposed host nations included Ethiopia, Libya, and Indonesia, with Israel reportedly offering financial assistance to these countries in exchange for accepting displaced Palestinians. While the U.S. response to the proposal has not been made public yet, acceptance of the plan would be a significant strategic win for Israel. Reducing the Palestinian population in Gaza would, from Israel's perspective, diminish the chances of Hamas regrouping, thereby enhancing long-term security. In today's DNA, Rahul Sinha, Managing Editor, of Zee News, analysed the details of Mossad's plan. Watch Full DNA Episode Here #DNAWithRahulSinha | US के आगे मोसाद का 'पावर प्वाइंट प्रजेंटेशन'... मोसाद के अगले टारगेट का 'ग्लोबल विश्लेषण' इजरायल का अगला प्लान रेडी..टेंशन और बढ़ेगी!#DNA #US #Israel #WorldNews @RahulSinhaTV — Zee News (@ZeeNews) July 23, 2025 Mossad's Daring Operations Inside Iran In a parallel development, Mossad revealed new information to the media about its covert operations inside Iran during the Israel-Iran conflict from June 13 to June 19. These operations, according to Israeli intelligence reports, unfolded like a high-stakes spy thriller. The operations began as Mossad identified and eliminated top Iranian military commanders, targeting the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which was allegedly planning attacks on Israeli and American interests in the Middle East. Mossad's first major target was IRGC Commander Hussein Salami. Barnea's agency had already turned one of Salami's close associates into a Mossad agent a year earlier. This agent fed Salami disinformation that an Israeli airstrike was imminent on his residence. The agent then directed Salami to a supposed safehouse, which was subsequently hit by an Israeli missile, killing him. Understanding that weakening the IRGC leadership would demoralize the Iranian military, Mossad proceeded with a second mission—this time targeting another IRGC General, Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Mossad allegedly used deepfake voice technology to mimic a senior Iranian leader and lured Hajizadeh to a small military base outside Tehran for a meeting. Once he and his officers arrived, the Israeli Air Force launched a missile strike, eliminating the group. Mossad's goal during the missile exchanges between Israel and Iran was to cripple Iranian intelligence and military morale, preventing any substantial retaliatory operations. The third key figure eliminated was Ali Shadmani, who had taken charge of Iran's war council following Salami's death. In Shadmani's case, Mossad utilized cutting-edge AI and surveillance technology. Mossad's elite Unit 8200 built a physical and behavioral model of Shadmani using his DNA samples, while their tech unit hacked Tehran's CCTV systems to pinpoint his exact location. Shadmani was eventually taken out by a drone strike, precisely executed based on live surveillance data. Aftermath and Continuing Fear in Iran Even though over a month has passed since the ceasefire, the impact of Mossad's operations continues to reverberate. Iranian authorities are still conducting arrests and crackdowns on suspected Mossad agents, signaling deep infiltration. Iranian officials reportedly believe that Mossad has established influence across every layer of Iran's intelligence and military apparatus.
Al-Ahram Weekly
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Israel spy chief seeks US help to expel Palestinians from Gaza: Axios - War on Gaza
Mossad Director David Barnea visited Washington this week to seek US support in persuading foreign governments to accept the forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, Axios reported Friday. Citing 'two sources with knowledge of the issue,' the report said Barnea met with US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and named Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya as countries that had shown initial openness to receiving Palestinians. Barnea reportedly urged the US to offer incentives to those countries and help Israel secure their agreement. One source told Axios that Witkoff was non-committal, and it remains unclear whether the Biden administration will support the plan. In early February, US President Donald Trump sparked international outrage when he proposed that the United States 'take over' Gaza and forcibly displace more than two million Palestinians to Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab countries—an idea he described as turning Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East.' At the time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump's proposal, telling reporters that Tel Aviv was willing to carry it out unilaterally: 'Trump never said he wants American troops to do the job. Guess what? We'll do the job." However, US officials said the White House later backed away from the plan after facing strong resistance from Arab nations. Egypt has repeatedly rejected any plan involving the forced displacement of Palestinians, emphasizing that it will not be party to 'liquidating the Palestinian cause,' even temporarily. President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi responded swiftly to Trump's colonialist-style proposal: 'Egypt cannot participate in the injustice of displacing the Palestinian people.' Palestinians themselves have insisted they do not wish to leave their homeland. Additionally, international rights groups condemned the proposal as a violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions, amounting to ethnic cleansing. Following opposition from Arab and European countries, the US and Israel reportedly discussed relocating Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia, and its breakaway region of Somaliland, according to US and Israeli officials cited by the Associated Press (AP). Israeli officials said Washington told Netanyahu that if Israel were to proceed, it would first need to find countries willing to accept large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza. That responsibility, the report added, was then handed to Mossad. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Leaders
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Israel Seeks US Support to Expel Palestinians out of Gaza: Report
Israel is actively seeking US assistance to convince third countries to accept large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza, according to a report by Axios citing two informed sources. Mossad Director David Barnea visited Washington this week specifically to push this agenda. During a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff, Barnea named Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya as nations potentially open to receiving Palestinians. He urged the US government to offer these countries incentives and actively support Israel's relocation efforts. Crucially, Barnea sought help from the Trump administration to advance this highly sensitive initiative. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabinet insist any movement would be strictly voluntary, with no forced expulsions. However, this plan faces fierce international criticism and significant legal challenges, as several Israeli and American legal experts have explicitly labeled the proposed mass transfer a potential war crime. Linking Back to Trump's 'Riviera' Vision This request directly connects to President Donald Trump's controversial February suggestion. Trump proposed the US temporarily take control of Gaza and relocate its two million residents during reconstruction. While Netanyahu supported the concept, it drew immediate pushback from Arab and Western allies. Subsequently, the Trump administration reportedly told Israel it must find willing host countries itself if it pursued the plan. Netanyahu then tasked Mossad with this mission. Both leaders previously discussed transforming Gaza into a 'Riviera of the Middle East' by transferring Palestinians out, sparking widespread condemnation and accusations of ethnic cleansing. However, it remains unclear if the US will now support Barnea's request. Short link : Post Views: 6 Related Stories
Libyan Express
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Libyan Express
Mossad seeks to relocate Gazans, Libya named
Israel pushes Gaza relocation plan, eyes Libya The director of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, David Barnea, visited Washington this week to request US backing for a sensitive Israeli initiative aimed at encouraging several third countries — including Libya — to accept large numbers of displaced Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to an exclusive report published by Axios on Friday. Citing informed sources, Axios revealed that Barnea met with US Middle East envoy Steve Wietckoff and disclosed that Israel had been holding discreet discussions with Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya to explore the possibility of relocating Palestinians from Gaza. According to the report, Barnea claimed these countries had shown initial openness to the idea, though no formal agreements have been reached. During the meeting, Barnea reportedly urged Washington to offer political or economic incentives to encourage those countries to cooperate, and asked the US to assist Israel in persuading them to proceed. However, Wietckoff did not express a firm position, and it remains unclear whether the US administration will become directly involved. These discussions come amid growing international concern that Israel's policy toward Gaza may constitute forced displacement. While Israeli officials have framed the initiative as 'voluntary migration,' legal experts in both the US and Israel have warned that such efforts could amount to violations of international law. The relocation file was reportedly raised during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to the White House, during which he told American officials that Israel is working 'closely' with Washington to identify countries willing to host Palestinians from Gaza. Netanyahu emphasised what he described as the importance of offering Gaza's residents 'freedom of choice' — to remain under siege or leave for a third country. Axios also reported that Netanyahu has tasked the Mossad with identifying potential host nations. However, the idea of mass population transfer has triggered deep concern across the Arab region and beyond, with critics warning that it could escalate tensions and spark a broader humanitarian catastrophe. Libya's inclusion sparks controversy Libya's reported inclusion in the talks has raised alarm among analysts and civil society figures, particularly given the country's fragile political environment and lack of unified governance. Observers warn that any attempt to involve Libya in such a sensitive international relocation scheme could provoke public backlash and add further strain to national stability. In mid-May, the US Embassy in Tripoli issued a public denial of earlier media reports claiming that the Trump administration had developed a plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Libya. 'The report about alleged plans to relocate Gaza residents to Libya is false,' the embassy stated on its official account on X (formerly Twitter), responding to claims circulated by NBC News. Historical echoes of controversial proposals The concept of relocating Gaza's population to neighbouring countries is not new. In early 2025, former US President Donald Trump floated a highly controversial proposal to resettle more than two million Palestinians from Gaza in Egypt, Jordan, and other Arab countries. He claimed the enclave had become uninhabitable due to widespread destruction and suggested turning Gaza into a 'Middle East Riviera' — a statement that drew shock and condemnation throughout the region. Trump later appeared to backpedal, stating he would not impose the plan, but would merely recommend it. He added that 'no one will be forced out' of Gaza — a stark contrast to his earlier suggestion that the United States would take control of the territory and transfer its population elsewhere. Palestinian resistance movements, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have repeatedly pledged to thwart any such plans, viewing them as part of a broader effort to erase Palestinian presence from Gaza. A humanitarian crisis still unfolding Since the outbreak of war in October 2023, Gaza has endured unprecedented devastation. More than 38,000 Palestinians have been killed, and nearly 90,000 injured, according to the latest estimates by international humanitarian agencies. The majority of the population — approximately 2.2 million people — has been forcibly displaced within the territory. Entire neighbourhoods have been levelled, and essential infrastructure has collapsed. Thousands remain missing under the rubble, and aid organisations warn that Gaza is facing famine-like conditions, with a looming public health catastrophe.
Roya News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Mossad chief sought US help to relocate Palestinians from Gaza: Sources
Mossad Director David Barnea visited Washington this week to seek US support in persuading foreign countries to accept large numbers of Palestinians from Gaza, according to two sources cited by Axios. Barnea reportedly met with Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's envoy, and told him that 'Israel' had been in contact with Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Libya. The Mossad chief claimed those countries expressed openness to accepting significant numbers of displaced Palestinians from Gaza. During the meeting, Barnea proposed that the United States offer incentives to encourage those nations and assist 'Israel' in advancing the plan. One of the sources said Witkoff did not commit to the idea, and it remains unclear whether the US will take an active role in the effort. In February, President Trump floated a proposal to remove Gaza's entire population, nearly two million people, and rebuild the enclave. However, the White House later abandoned the idea following strong opposition from Arab states. 'Israeli' officials said the Trump administration told them that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished to pursue the plan, 'Israel' would need to find countries willing to receive displaced Palestinians.
