British MI6 Tops European Intelligence Ranking, Israel’s Mossad Highly Regarded
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יעקב דהן
First reported by Ynet · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
A European intelligence ranking places British MI6 first, followed by France’s DGSE and the Netherlands, with Israel’s Mossad highly respected despite not being formally surveyed. The ranking evaluated infiltration, sabotage, and intelligence gathering capabilities. Mossad is praised for its Middle East expertise and targeted operations, while the U.S. remains the global leader in intelligence reach.
- 01British MI6 ranks first among European intelligence agencies based on peer evaluations.
- 02France’s DGSE is second, noted for global reach and integrated intelligence capabilities.
- 03The Netherlands ranks third, recognized for cyber operations and U.S. collaboration.
- 04Israel’s Mossad, though not formally ranked, is highly regarded for Middle East expertise and targeted assassinations.
- 05Ukraine and Scandinavian agencies gain respect for countering Russian espionage amid conflict.
- 06Hungary’s intelligence agency is criticized for political control under Viktor Orban.
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