Mossad

American

[moh-sahd] / moʊˈsɑd /

noun

the Israeli intelligence service, established in 1951.

Mossad British

/ ˈmɒsæd /

noun

the secret intelligence service of Israel

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Etymology

Origin of Mossad

C20: Hebrew Mosad LeModi'in U-LeTafkidim Miyuhadim establishment for information and special tasks

Example Sentences

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She said US intelligence, helped by Israel's Mossad spy agency, has "a clear picture" of those forces and their location nationwide.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, Iran on Wednesday executed a man arrested in April 2025 on charges of spying for Israel's espionage agency Mossad, the judiciary said.

From Barron's

Ali Ardestani had been convicted of sharing information with Israel's spy agency Mossad and receiving money in the form of cryptocurrency in exchange, the judiciary's Mizan news agency said.

From Barron's

His comments came days after the Mossad intelligence agency of Iran's arch-foe Israel posted on social media that it was "with you on the ground" in a message to Iranian protesters.

From Barron's

There has been no acknowledged hack into sensitive Israeli government and security bodies such as Mossad since the start of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

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