Senior Israeli Analyst Criticizes Mossad's Failed Plan to Install Ahmadinejad in Iran

Senior military analyst Yossi Yehoshua sharply criticized Mossad following revelations of its failed plan to overthrow the Iranian regime by installing former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as leader. In a commentary published on i24NEWS on Tuesday, Yehoshua described the plan as "amateurish and unrealistic," questioning the choice of Ahmadinejad, known for his extreme positions, as the figurehead for Iran's future leadership. He said, "What kind of person did they choose to lead? Ahmadinejad? Is he the one to take the reins?" Yehoshua accused Mossad of entangling Israel in a flawed strategy that was widely publicized but ultimately unsuccessful.

The criticism comes amid further disclosures about Mossad's attempts to orchestrate regime change in Iran, which failed to materialize and raised serious doubts about the agency's operational capabilities. Yehoshua went beyond the specific plan, calling for a thorough investigation into Mossad's overall performance during the ongoing conflict, stating, "Why was Mossad unprepared for this war, lacking an operational plan despite Israel investing billions?" He emphasized the need to examine why the agency failed to bring down the Iranian regime.

These remarks add to growing scrutiny of Israel's security agencies following intelligence failures revealed during the war. The exposure of the Mossad plan to install Ahmadinejad, who served as Iran's president from 2005 to 2013 and is known for his hardline stance against Israel and support for Iran's nuclear program, shocked many. Meanwhile, intelligence cooperation between Israel and the United States continues, highlighted by a recent visit to Washington by IDF Intelligence Chief Major General Shlomi Binder to strengthen operational ties. Despite this, criticism of Mossad's strategic planning persists within Israel's defense establishment.