Mossad agent killed abroad significantly influenced Iran war, Barnea reveals
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Mossad Director David Barnea publicly acknowledged the death of an unnamed Mossad agent, referred to as M., who was killed abroad during operations against Iran.
- M. was praised for combining creativity, cunning, and advanced technology, significantly contributing to the success of missions targeting Iran.
- Israeli media reported that M. died in 2023 in Lake Maggiore, Italy, when a boat sank, also killing two Italian intelligence agents and the captain's wife.
- M. had served in the Mossad for 30 years and was described as kind-hearted, calm, and skilled at connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Barnea's recent speech marked the first public acknowledgment of M.'s death, with details about the incident and identity previously undisclosed.
