Netanyahu berated the international community for allowing funds to be channeled to the Gaza Strip and into the hands of Hamas, which used them to purchase concrete and cement with which they build tunnels, undeterred. Yet he is directly in charge of the Mossad (Israels MI6, CIA) which has been directly funding Hamas. Iran shut off their funding to Hamas last year, by the way. The Israeli Mossad is the primary intelligence agency of Israel. It works with other Israeli intelligence agencies like Shabak (Internal Security) and AMAN (Military Intelligence) to safeguard the countrys security. Mossad is short for Ha-Mōśād le-Mōdī`īn ū-le-Tafqīdīm Meyūhadīm and its English translation is The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations. Although Mossad is the most famous of the Israeli intelligence agency, its functions and operations are limited compared to AMAN. Mossad is concerned with overseas espionage activities related to the security of Israel. Functionally, Mossad is similar to the British intelligence agency MI6 or the American CIA. Its primary objectives are to collect and analyze all intelligence information related to Israels security, perform covert operations, conduct counter intelligence and counter terrorism activities. It is also responsible for covert paramilitary operations. Organizational Structure The agency consists of eight departments, each with different responsibilities. The first department is responsible for operations planning and coordination. The second department is the collection department. This is the largest department which conducts espionage activities. The third is the political action and liaison department. This department is responsible for political activities and cooperation with friendly countries. It also deals with nations that have no diplomatic relations with Israel. Metsada is a Special Operations Division which is responsible for sabotage, paramilitary operations and assassination. The research department synthesizes intelligence. Lohamah Psichlogit (LAP) is responsible for propaganda and psychological warfare. Technological requirements of the agency are fulfilled by the technical department. Most members of the agency, numbering about 2,000 are mostly ex Israel Defense Forces. Mossad is DIRECTLY under the control of Israeli Prime Minister.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:10:16 +0000