Mossad

The Mossad (, ) is the national intelligence agency of Israel.
Its full name is Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations ( HaMossad leModi'in uleTafkidim Meyuchadim,  al-Mūssād li'l-Istikhbārāt wa'l-Mahāmm al-Khāṣṣa). "Mossad" is a Hebrew word for institute or institution. Its main job is to gather information and perform operations to keep Israel safe from terrorist groups.

The Mossad gathers intelligence information and performs secret operations, which include paramilitary activities.
It is one of the main organizations in the Israeli Intelligence Community, along with Aman (military intelligence) and Shin Bet (internal security), but its director reports to the Prime Minister.


Category:Organizations based in Tel Aviv