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Mossad Confirms Covert Operations in Gaza Through 2021 Amid Internal Security Debates

Jul 05, 2026 12:44 PM CT Gaza Strip mossad,gaza,covert operations,intelligence,october 7

Summary

Israeli intelligence sources confirm that Mossad conducted covert operations in the Gaza Strip up until 2021. The disclosure appears linked to internal friction within Israeli security circles regarding accountability for the October 7 attacks, highlighting ongoing tensions between intelligence agencies and military command.

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The sources of leaked information regarding the operations may have been former security officials seeking to even the score for what they saw as a failure to take responsibility for October 7.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Israel NEUTRAL

Mossad conducted covert operations in Gaza until 2021; internal sources leaked information potentially to shift blame for October 7 failures.

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