Inside Israel’s Global Spy Empire

For decades, Israel has operated one of the most far-reaching and secretive intelligence networks in the world, spanning from Damascus to Washington, Cairo to London.

This video explores how Mossad agents embedded themselves in foreign governments, celebrity circles, and military institutions, often under false names and elaborate covers.

Among the most striking examples is Rachel Levi, better known as Egyptian actress Raqia Ibrahim, who was later accused of collaborating with Israeli intelligence and linked to the assassination of nuclear scientist Samira Moussa.

Eli Cohen, perhaps Israel’s most legendary spy, infiltrated Syria’s military and helped shape the outcome of the 1967 war. Even future Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak carried out covert surveillance missions inside enemy territories.

The network’s reach wasn’t limited to the Middle East. In the United States, intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard leaked thousands of classified documents to Israel and served 30 years in prison.

In the UK, Boris Johnson claimed Benjamin Netanyahu planted surveillance equipment in his private bathroom during a diplomatic visit.

Israel’s espionage legacy reveals how deeply intelligence operations have shaped diplomacy, defense, and foreign relations.