Mossad Thwarts Iranian Plot to Infiltrate Terrorists into Israel Targeting Officials
How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By גילי כהן, כרמלה מנשה, גילי כהן, כרמלה מנשה
First reported by Srugim · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
Mossad announced it prevented an Iranian intelligence plot to infiltrate foreign terrorists into Israel to target senior officials, dismantling the cell through international intelligence cooperation. The operation involved a French recruiter controlled by Iranian agents. Israeli security agencies vow continued vigilance against terrorism amid rising regional tensions.
- 01Mossad foiled an Iranian plot to infiltrate terrorists into Israel targeting senior officials.
- 02Iran recruited foreign operatives via criminal proxy networks for intelligence gathering and attacks.
- 03A French national named Thorez Ozkour ('Philip') led the recruitment cell under Iranian handlers.
- 04The operation was disrupted through international intelligence collaboration.
- 05Mossad and Shin Bet pledge ongoing efforts to prevent terrorism against Israeli interests.
- 06The announcement coincides with heightened Israeli alertness and U.S. warnings of possible heavy bomber strikes.
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