Former Mossad Official Warns of Qatar’s Dangerous Influence and Iran Intelligence Tactics
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Former Mossad official Udi Levi discussed alleged Mossad recruitment of ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad and warned of Qatar’s dangerous dual role supporting radicals and mediating. He also explained Iran’s hybrid economic system enabling it to withstand sanctions and avoid U.S. pressure.
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- Former Mossad chief Udi Levi cannot confirm but is not surprised by alleged Mossad recruitment of Ahmadinejad.
- Levi warns Qatar acts as both radical supporter and mediator, posing a significant threat to Israel and the West.
- He calls for debate on whether Qatar should be considered an enemy state due to its influence and actions.
- Levi highlights Qatar’s involvement in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and ties with Iran.
- Iran’s leadership relies on a hybrid economic system to survive sanctions and resist U.S. pressure.
- Iran collaborates with China and Russia to build an alternative to U.S. economic dominance and the dollar.
Dr. Udi Levi, former head of Mossad’s Tzeltzel unit, addressed reports claiming Mossad recruited former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Speaking on 103fm, Levi said he could not confirm the story but was not surprised by intelligence agencies attempting to recruit high-level enemy figures. He emphasized that intelligence operations often target top decision-makers to influence their actions and noted Mossad’s past involvement in similar Iranian events.
Levi shifted focus to Qatar’s role, describing it as a dual actor supporting radical groups while presenting itself as a mediator. He highlighted Qatar’s involvement in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, and ties with Iran, warning that it resumed its pre-October 6 role as both sponsor and mediator. Levi questioned why there is no public debate on how to handle Qatar or whether it should be considered an enemy state, noting that the issue should also concern the United States following reports of Qatar recruiting a senior figure close to the U.S. administration. He concluded with a stark warning: "They are extremely dangerous."
Regarding Iran’s reluctance to yield to the U.S. or reach an agreement, Levi explained that Iran’s leadership believes it can endure due to a hybrid economic system built despite sanctions. This system, combining trade, finance, gold, and banking, allows Iran to circumvent sanctions by exploiting gaps in international cooperation. Levi said this system began developing after the 2015 nuclear deal and that Iran collaborates with China and Russia to create an alternative to U.S. dominance and the dollar. This confidence in their economic resilience explains why Iran remains steadfast.
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