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Trump officials' cell phone habits made them vulnerable to 'unhinged' spying campaign: NYT
- The Times report says Israel’s intelligence efforts against top Trump officials were described as 'unhinged' by a senior official.
- A high-level counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel was raised to its highest level, labeled 'critical.'
- Officials reportedly used personal cellphones and private aircraft, creating targets for eavesdropping.
- The Times identified specific American officials believed to be targeted, including Steve Witkoff and Elbridge A. Colby.
- Officials in Israel allegedly found software to intercept communications on targets’ phones.
- The White House and Israel’s embassy denied gathering intelligence on American entities.
- The Times’ account emphasizes self-inflicted vulnerabilities due to officials’ practices abroad.
- Raw Story notes the report’s linkage to NBC News’ coverage and the Pentagon’s threat assessment.
- The article frames these events within a broader context of heightened U.S.–Israel intelligence tensions.
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