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Pentagon said to raise threat level on Israel spying to ‘critical’
- The DIA raised Israel spying threat level from high to critical in recent weeks, according to US media.
- NBC News and The New York Times cited unnamed officials about the change and its timing.
- Reports link the uptick in spying to late-2024 activity as Biden pressures Israel over Gaza operations.
- The reports describe Israel's tighter surveillance as affecting top US officials and White House deliberations.
- Despite requests for comment, the DoD offered no immediate response to Al Jazeera’s inquiries.
- Analysts note the heightened DIA designation surpasses levels of many allies amid ongoing US-Israeli security ties.
- The article links broader military aid and weapons sales to Israel amid ongoing regional tensions.
- Lawmakers are debating a new defense bill that would deepen R&D integration with Israel.
- Officials highlighted tensions as Trump and Netanyahu publicly diverge on how to handle the war.
- The timing and scope of spying claims remain under scrutiny as security ties persist.
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