Israel's Intelligence Operations Against Iran

Beyond direct human penetration, Israel has consistently demonstrated a cutting-edge advantage in cyber warfare and signals intelligence. The Stuxnet attack on Iranian centrifuges, widely attributed to a joint U.S.-Israeli effort, served as a stark public example of this capability, showcasing the capacity to inflict physical damage through digital means. Since then, numerous other cyber incidents, ranging from disruptions of port operations to attacks on gas stations, have been attributed to Israeli actors. These operations leverage advanced hacking techniques, zero-day exploits, and sophisticated malware to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, and even manipulate data within Iranian systems, providing a critical informational edge.