Mossad - Shin Beth: Israel Foreign Intelligence and Security Services History CIA File

Mossad - Shin Beth: Israel Foreign Intelligence and Security Services History CIA File

A 47-page March 1979 report by the CIA's Directorate of Operations Counterintelligence Staff and the Defense intelligence Agency, titled, "Israel Foreign Intelligence and Security Services." 

The study covers the Mossad (Secret Intelligence Service), Shin-Beth (Counterespionage and Internal Security Service) and military Intelligence. The study reviews their functions, organization, administrative practices, methods of operation, and relations with each other.

The report reviews the background and development of the Israeli security services; the relationship between the government, the services, and the populace; professional standards, morale and disciplinary standards.

Abstract: Israel's principal intelligence and security authority is the 'Va'adat Rashet Hasherutim' (The Committee of the Heads of Services), general known as Va'adat. It coordinates the operations and activities of its members. 'Mossad Letafkidim Meyouchadim' (The Secret Intelligence Service) or Mossad, its common name, has the primary responsibility for foreign operations and is subordinate to the Prime Minister. 'Sherut Bitachon Klalt' (Counterespionage and Internal Security), popularly known as Shin Beth, is responsible for security and is directly subordinate to the Prime Minister. 'Agaf Modiin' (Military Intelligence) has the main responsibility for strategic military intelligence and communications intelligence and is under the command of the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides support in research and political planning to the Israel intelligence community. The Ministry of the Interior assists the National Police with police investigations and the maintenance of border security.

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