Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Reveals Extensive Israeli Surveillance of Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen disclosed at the 12th Galilee Conference in Safed that Israeli intelligence teams conducted numerous reconnaissance missions at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility to understand its operations. Cohen described the American airstrike on the site in June 2025 as a moment of fulfillment after years of intelligence gathering and strategic preparation against Iran’s nuclear program.

Speaking under the conference theme "Restoring Security to the North," Cohen emphasized the significance of the Fordow site within Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, noting its fortified location and strategic importance. He highlighted Israel’s long-term efforts to delay Iran’s nuclear progress through intelligence, covert operations, and international pressure.

Cohen recalled that the U.S. strike on Fordow and other Iranian nuclear sites was a pivotal event that Israel had anticipated, calling it "the realization of all my dreams." He also stressed that despite the strike’s impact, Iran still possesses nuclear knowledge and infrastructure, necessitating ongoing surveillance and countermeasures.

The conference gathered decision-makers, local leaders, and security experts to discuss regional security challenges and resilience strategies for northern Israel. Cohen’s remarks underscore the depth of Israel’s involvement in countering Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the continued vigilance required to prevent nuclear proliferation in the region.