UMVA has learned that the Pentagon has taken a drastic step by designating Israel as a counterintelligence threat at the highest level, sparking concerns that the long-time Middle East ally is secretly spying on US officials.
This shocking move comes amid rising tensions between Israel and the US over strategies in the war with Iran, with officials whispering that Israel is making a concerted effort to surveil top US officials and gain insight into the Trump administration's internal decision-making.
An Israeli Embassy spokesperson vehemently denied the allegations, calling them "completely false" and insisting that Israel's intelligence collection efforts are focused on its enemies, not its allies.
The White House has also dismissed the report as "false" and "sourced to someone who doesn't have any knowledge of what's going on," but sources close to the matter paint a different picture.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency issued a new counterintelligence threat assessment in recent weeks, elevating Israel's threat level to "critical" and warning of a significant risk of human espionage and technical collection.
The assessment includes a detailed seven-page document and a chart highlighting specific incidents that have heightened US concerns, officials say.
This development comes on the heels of a potentially explosive rift between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over differing strategies in the Iran war, with Trump reportedly losing his temper with Netanyahu during a heated phone call.
Trump allegedly told Netanyahu that he was "f*cking crazy" for continuing the war amid US-Iran negotiations, and accused him of ingratitude, recalling that he had helped keep him out of jail during his corruption trial.
The tensions between the two leaders are palpable, with Trump expressing frustration at Netanyahu's continued fighting with Lebanon and urging him to "stop it" – a stark contrast to the usual diplomatic niceties between the US and Israel.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the relationship between the US and Israel is facing a serious challenge, with potentially far-reaching consequences for the Middle East and beyond.
