US DIA labels Israeli espionage threat as critical

The United States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reportedly upgraded the threat level of Israeli espionage activities to 'critical' in recent weeks. According to U.S. officials cited by NBC News, this assessment follows concerns that Israel is targeting senior American officials to monitor internal discussions within the Trump administration regarding Middle East conflicts. A seven-page document outlines specific incidents that prompted these increased security concerns. Tensions between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly escalated regarding military operations against Iran and in Lebanon. The assessment highlights concerns that Israel is seeking intelligence on whether the U.S. will pursue major military actions against Iran or negotiate a diplomatic end to the war. The U.S. government has reportedly increased security measures for officials visiting Israel, citing the country's known aggressive intelligence-gathering tactics. As of now, there has been no official public confirmation of this assessment from the Pentagon or the Israeli government.