Talk:Mossad/Archive 2

Archive 1

Archive 2

United States section

I have removed the paragraph listed below from the United States alleged operations page.

Shortly before the September 11 attacks, the Mossad warned the FBI and CIA that it had detected as many as 200 terrorists slipping into the United States and planning a major attack against a large-scale target. (original reference)

My reasoning is that when I checked the reference, it wasn't a news source. The small clip of text referenced was on the Jewish Virtual Library and referenced an LA Times article (just the date, with no title, author, or link to the actual article). The actual article claims the source was an unnamed and unverified law enforcement official in Washington, D.C. In a follow up article, just one day later, the LA Times reports that both the CIA and FBI deny such an advisory existed. The article goes on to mention that the source had overlooked the information's origin and that it was not from independent data. The original source (the law enforcement official) had simply read the speculation in an intelligent report that cited a Telegraph article, which gives no mention on how they came about this information. There are no specific and qualified sources of this claim, and there are no specific times of when this advisory might have occurred. One of the articles mentions in August, along with 200 or so terrorists slipping into the country, but this doesn't make sense in terms of the 9/11 attack as many of the participating hijackers had already acquired U.S. visas in 2000 and early 2001 and had been living in the U.S. soon after (Hijackers_in_the_September_11_attacks). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.16.22.139 (talk) 10:20, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

I am surprised the US section does not have any references to Israeli spying activities directed against the US. The case of Jonathan Pollard comes to mind. There are other cases I can't readily recall. Surely no one doubts Mossad had a hand in these! Why is this stuff missing?67.68.44.88 (talk) 20:45, 2 March 2011 (UTC)

That would be because to add such information one would have to verify it by providing a citation to a reliable source, otherwise it's simply speculation. Do you have or know of a source for what you're asserting? Ashanda (talk) 18:37, 5 March 2011 (UTC)

Jonathan Pollard was a spy for Lekem, the Scientific Affairs Liaison Bureau, not the Mossad.L.J. Tibbs (talk) 13:48, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Mossad structure

A major weakness of the article is that it says nothing about the structure of the Mossad, its units, what they do and how they do it. Can you imagine an article about the CIA which didn't discuss these various facets of its work? I'm not expert enough in the field to know this information, but there must be editors who do. I strongly urge someone with such expertise to improve the article. Richard Silverstein (talk) 21:40, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

I checked out the Victor Ostrovsky book, "By Way of Deception," and in the back, there was an organizational structure of the Mossad, at least from 1990. L.J. Tibbs (talk) 18:55, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

I seem to recall the Mossad had a paramilitary department called the "Metsada", and in that department was a direct action unit called "Kidon", which supposedly comprised of 3-4 12 person teams, that conducted the "dirty work". I've read somewhere that it has been changed and enlarged under Meir Dagan's direction, and there is a different structure all together now. It even has a different name, that starts with a "K". I don't know the correct spelling or pronunciation of it. 58.168.92.79 (talk) 04:59, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

"Komemiute," maybe?L.J. Tibbs (talk) 15:33, 27 March 2011 (UTC)

Mossad structure? We all know that Mossad is a band of ruthless killers violating international law. They have nothing to do with the defense of the Isreali homeland, even less they have to do with Judaism. They have used identities of innocent Isreali citizens for their operations. This is also well-known and has caused tremendous uproar within Israel. Of course, they are not behind 9/11. They are not stupid but ruthless, lawless. I believe their operations are endangering Israel. For every suspected enemy of Israel, they eliminate an even more extreme anti-zionist is put in place of the one who was murdered. The international community is well aware of that, and even regular Mossad non-violent operations are hindered by countries which no longer accept Mossad or suspected Mossad agents. Even regular Isreali citizens have been barred from entering certain countries. Now, I am speaking for Isreal and not against this country, which is or should be part of the international community. ML —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.1.186.225 (talk) 15:42, 30 December 2010 (UTC)

Of course they don't have anything to do with Judaism! They're an intelligence agency! 58.168.92.79 (talk) 04:59, 8 January 2011 (UTC)

List of known Mossad officers

Does anyone know if they can make a list of known Mossad officers, real and fictional?L.J. Tibbs (talk) 15:34, 27 March 2011 (UTC)

The Khruschev speech

The information given in the article is wrong. Its sorce is dubious, some web site which has it without any attribution. I personally saw a documentary in the 1990s stating that it was a high ranking member of the Polish Communist party that gave the text up to Israel, and from there it was passed on to the US etc. I don't remember his name. (or come to think of it, maybe he was on an ambassy stuff or something, but I'm sure it was through Poland that they obtained the text). WillNess (talk) 23:51, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

You're quite right, the full details are available at On the Personality Cult and its Consequences. It would also seem this should be on the Shin Bet rather than Mossad page. Poliocretes (talk) 00:38, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

911 & Mossad.

There should be a mention of the "5 dancing israeli's" & that those who were dancing at the world trade center & celebrating it were these five israeli's who worked for a trucking company that was according to the FBI was a mossad front & the fact that these five israeli's lived in florida blocks away from where the suspected 9/11 highjackers stayed, coincidink hmmm, i think not. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ChesterTheWorm (talk • contribs) 00:24, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

This is a common myth, which has been debunked already. Show proper sources of this being really true, and not just a speculative website with no sources who claims it. --81.206.167.154 (talk) 01:23, 2 February 2011 (UTC)

This in untrue, it is not a myth nor has it ever been debunked. Do you have a proper source for it either being myth and/or debunked? 20/20 reported on this in 2002 here. Marc Perelman wrote a story on this in The Forward back in March of 2002. The Forward's web archive only extends back to 2003 so you have to read it in print but it does say the FBI confirmed at least two of the 'movers' were Mossad agents allegedly tracking a Muslim activist in the area. He was still confirming this as fact even five years after it was published which can be read here. This was also covered in the Jerusalem Post along with a follow up claiming one of the 'movers' Paul Kurzberg, intended to sue over their treatment and even made the bold claim that the moving company was a legitimate business when we know otherwise. I cannot locate these on the Jerusalem Post website but there are many archives on the internet such as this one. Paul and Sivian Kurzberg are thought to be the two (of the arrested five) who were the actual Mossad agents but there is no proof of this except for the fact that they declined to be interviewed with the others on the Yair Lapid show (and instead are pointed to sitting in the audience). Ryal-oh (talk) 02:15, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

Try putting this information in the article Propaganda, Arabian Nights or something of this kind. Good lock. Eddau (talk) 06:42, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

If you have a source which supports your biased personal belief that refutes the facts, then please share it. Otherwise please do not spread disinformation which in itself is a form of propaganda. Ryal-oh (talk) 02:36, 26 March 2011 (UTC)

Having being following the publications and TV reportage at that time I can tell you that the five young pricks were not dancing but taking photos of themselves on some bridge with the burning towers in the background, smiling - as they later described, because "now the Americans will know what we are up against". No dancing was involved. They were arrested on that bridge and kept by the FBI for nearly a half year; when they were released and deported they came on a talk show on Israeli TV Channel-2. Were they really the Mossad agents that would surely not happen. Plus, the Israeli movers are/were a fixture in NY (e.g. the mover "Shlomo" in Seinfeld), making them sound like something unusual is ridiculos. WillNess (talk) 23:40, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

I see what you did there. It's all like a movie, isn't it? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.77.78.21 (talk) 03:41, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

Agreed with the first and third post on here. There is video evidence depicting the Israelis, and their arrest and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it (including their proximity to Mohammad Atta in Florida and the residue that was initially deemed explosive) were covered extensively in Paul Thompson's "The Terror Timeline", which is based, entirely, on mainstream news sources. Therefore, the claim that this has been debunked is like many other such claims. It is an inconvenient truth, therefore, lets just pretend its not true. That seems to be the attitude from a lot of people. Furthermore, Wayne Madsen has uncovered extensive evidence that the C.I.A., MI5/6, and Mossad are using Facebook, MySpace, Youtube, and other internet sites (probably including this one, also see the Wiki page on the Anti-Defamation League for evidence of propagandistic chicanery) to desimminate propaganda. I hope that isn't happening here, and I am not one of those people who calls everyone who disagrees with me a shill, but to say it doesn't happen is silly. Lets face it, we don't know the truth and we probably never will. They lied to us, just like Hitler lied, Stalin, Mao, Caesar, King George, etc. etc. etc. If you really think that governments are to protect the liberties of the people... well... have fun with that. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Homicide Hank (talk • contribs) 20:39, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

Trust me, you are not being paranoid. If one can call it 'media', you can bet there are lots of jews on it spreading propaganda. By way of deception, thou shalt wage war. They even have an app, i forget the name, that monitors the nets for 'antisemitism' and gives you website discussion forums to go to and spread propaganda. They will even teach you what to say! The app can also autopost pro-zionist stuff for you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.77.78.21 (talk) 03:47, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

Agreed with ^above^ assessment. Where is the paragraph on Controversy surrounding Mossad? This page is complete crap. As is most of the content involving Jews, Israel or Israeli's on Western Wikipedia. Shameful — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.212.173.134 (talk) 00:40, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

So register an account and work on the articles in a fair manner. Obviously blah blah Jews blah blah Rothschilds blah blah ZOG is not going to cut the mustard for an encyclopedia article. It is silly to question, or assert, that a lot of people are interested in what is reflected on wikipedia. That's why we work together. It's a check and balance system and it's a lot better than the alternatives. Obotlig (talk) 02:40, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

How much does the State of Israel donate to Wikipedia annually? There is your answer as to why any article within the jewish sphere looks like it was written by the Anti Defamation League. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.97.24.216 (talk) 19:58, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

That's a pretty simplistic assessment of how Jewish people of all affiliations may work on wikipedia articles, and who else may take it under their purview to "fight anti-semitism" and so on. I avoid the Israeli-Arab conflict articles and the frenzied fanatics of all ilks attracted to them but articles like the B'nai B'rith seemed to have gotten much less attention than I would have expected, at least before I made an edit there. Overgeneralizations and simplifications of processes that are manifestly smple don't shed light on anything, and we are starting to WP:FORUM. Is there somethng that belongs in this article that is missing? Obotlig (talk) 23:43, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

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potential resource from Portal:Current events/2011 November 12

• Two massive explosions occur at a Revolutionary Guard ammunition depot western of the Iranian capital, Tehran; at least 17 people, including a senior commander, are killed according to Iranian state media. Mossad assumed responsible. (Haaretz)(CNN) (PressTV) (The Washington Post)

99.181.152.185 (talk) 23:25, 15 November 2011 (UTC)

Secret War Against the Jews

It seems all of the info in 'Relations with other agencies' comes from a single text, The Secret War Against the Jews. I haven't read it, so I'm not going to dismiss out of hand. But apparently one of its claims is that "over the past 50 years, virtually every Jew in the world has been the subject of electronic surveillance by the British with the assistance of American intelligence." (from Publishers Weekly via Amazon). It's a pretty big claim as there were some 12 million Jews in 1947. I'm not saying that this or any of the book's claims are false, but it would be good if we could find something else to substantiate this.Redsxfenway (talk) 17:58, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

That entire section is so far into the NPOV, it really needs to be removed. It is clearly biased and single sourced to a book with an ax to grind. =//= Johnny Squeaky 21:13, 26 May 2012 (UTC)

I've taken it out. It is single sourced and clearly biased. Such a section needs ballance if it's going to be in the article. =//= Johnny Squeaky 19:36, 31 May 2012 (UTC)

Ostrovsky

Perhaps I'm missing it elsewhere in the article, but who exactly is Ostrovsky? I know that this person claims the former motto of Mossad translates from Hebrew as "By Way Of Deception, Thou Shalt Make War." That's somewhat different than the other translation, but it's the translation I often hear attributed to the intelligence agency. I don't assume it's the Russian playwright. Atypicaloracle (talk) 00:46, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

I was going to ask about that I see so many neo-Nazis, Islamists, and their sympathizers insisting this was the official motto, and I'd like to be able to disprove it. -------[[User:DanTD|DanTD]] ([[User talk:DanTD|talk]]) 21:12, 14 September 2012 (UTC)

=> just write בתחבולות תעשה לך מלחמה with google traduction and see the result.

This article must mention the Lavon Affair in the section on Egypt even if it was not exclusively a Mossad operation, They had to have been involved even if not given the blame.

1954 The Lavon Affair, a false flag operation which recruited Egyptian Jews to plant bombs in British and American frequented targets to create an atmosphere of instability and violence in Egypt. 205.201.202.190 (talk) 19:39, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

Not done: please state what text you want inserted where, and provide adequate reliable sources to support it. Thanks. --Stfg (talk) 23:44, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

Alleged operations > Asia > North Korea

I fixed the substandard reference here - but I still think this should be removed - "Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad" is not really a solid source - maybe if there were some leaked intelligence reports it would be something - but that book is speculation which cites even more speculative sources...

Aucampiwan (talk) 23:58, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

 Not done Maybe you're right, Aucampiwan, but it's hard for me to tell. From his Wikipedia bio the author seems to be credible, but then Wikipedia is not a reliable source for itself... Perhaps you could start a new thread about this at WP:RSN and see what other editors have to say? If there is a consensus in a discussion there to remove the claims, then please make another request here. Best — Mr. Stradivarius ^{♪ talk ♪} 03:34, 2 November 2013 (UTC)

Gideon's Spies is a ripping yarn, full of interesting anecdotes, much taken from loose-lipped former operatives. However even its title shows how careless the author is with details, Gideon had no spies (unless one counts the brief reconnoitre with Phurah in Moreh - why then plural?) - he may be confusing him with Joshua or others. There are other examples where his carelessness can be easily demonstrated from open sources. Cpsoper (talk) 22:19, 20 December 2014 (UTC)

Edit request on 30 August 2013

I'm reporting an incorrect translation of Hebrew to English. In section 1.3 Motto, the Hebrew expression בתחבולות תעשה לך מלחמה is alleged to mean , "For by wise counsel...." When the correct meaning is, "By way of deception....." 120.147.16.202 (talk) 01:26, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Not done: {{edit semi-protected}} is not required for edits to semi-protected, unprotected pages, or pending changes protected pages. RudolfRed (talk) 03:31, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

Nonsense, הלבחת has no evil or deceitful connotation in and of itself. You impugn the translators of the King James as much as Mossad. Cpsoper (talk) 22:36, 21 December 2014 (UTC)

Orphaned references in Mossad

I check pages listed in Category:Pages with incorrect ref formatting to try to fix reference errors. One of the things I do is look for content for orphaned references in wikilinked articles. I have found content for some of Mossad's orphans, the problem is that I found more than one version. I can't determine which (if any) is correct for this article, so I am asking for a sentient editor to look it over and copy the correct ref content into this article.

Reference named "Thomas":

• From Gerald Bull: Mossad's licence to kill, Gordon Thomas, 17 Feb 2010, The Telegraph
• From Operation Wrath of God: Thomas, Gordon: Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad

I apologize if any of the above are effectively identical; I am just a simple computer program, so I can't determine whether minor differences are significant or not. AnomieBOT⚡ 02:28, 7 August 2015 (UTC)

MoSSad Acts of Terror?

Should'nt there be a section on Mossad Terror? or at least "controversies"? to at least not be to pro-israeli.... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.102.204.42 (talk) 16:40, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Though it's a legitimate question, thanks for revealing your POV intentions. I suggest that you browse through multiple articles at List of intelligence agencies for comparison. Some have controversy sections while many others do not. In the case of this article, the controversies are included within the subsections on the various operations. In some articles, there is a controversies section because the article does not have much information on operations, and most others are stubs. I don't think that the lack of a 'controversy' section implies a clean slate or being 'pro Israel' or 'pro anything'. Please suggest how a separate section would improve the article. --Shuki (talk) 20:28, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

I agree, the exhaustive list of known operations is the place for any potential issues of controversy. I am not familiar with what ongoing practices of the Mossad are considered "controversial" and this article should not be affected by the Israeli-Arab conflict contentious editing, 1RR and other continual problems. If you have reliable sources for some ongoing practice of the Mossad that is not listed and is controversial, we can include a balanced discussion of it in a new section. POV pushing will cause problems for the article, not get the outcome you want as far as content, and will drive away editors who might otherwise have been willing to help you organise material. As tempting as it may be to attack or libel organisations you dislike, it is extremely disruptive of the effort to build a fair and neutral encyclopedia. This is a good article. I would suggest that it is in the best interest of your apparent POV to leave it as is. Same goes for various other anon commenters above. Obotlig (talk) 07:31, 22 March 2012 (UTC)

It is obvious from the three posts above that each member has their own POV. The OP for believing that article is pro-israeli, Shuki and Obotlig for being easily offended by this. Maybe someone who doesn't have a POV should step in here and answer this one. I myself would not be suitable to answer this as (I can admit that) I have a POV in this issue believing that some of Mossad's actions amount to State-sponsored terrorism. However I would like someone who is emotionally unattached to this topic to weigh in here. Tcla75 (talk) 15:12, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

Many covert intelligence agencies utilize methods that would appear to be terrorist methods. One must then analyze the action to see if it does meet the current definition of terrorism, violence or the credible threat of violence being used to force a nation or society to comply with the wishes of the terrorist. Most Mossand actions do not fit that category, as they were limited scale actions to remove a perceived or real threat. While the action may be controversial, it is not that an unusual thing that is clandestinely done by many intelligence agencies throughout the world. Whether one agrees with it or not, it is what actually goes on on occasion all over the world.Wzrd1 (talk) 17:32, 14 July 2013 (UTC)

Or maybe Wikipedia isn't the place for making such a political assertion as that. Acts of terror are acts of terror, regardless of the agency which committed them. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.172.154.245 (talk) 03:15, 24 March 2015 (UTC)

Out of all the Foreign Intelligence Agencies with pages on here, only 7 have a subsection specifically called "controversy" or "controversies". Many of the other agencies (more than half) have differently named subsections that are about negative actions, or very clearly list in specific fashion famous operations of said agency. The Mossad page is one of few others that list their operational history by location or time, rather than by specific incidents. This was likely done because it was easier, but it does give the appearance of "covering up" unpleasantness surrounding Mossad. However, the information is still there, it just isn't immediately obvious from the table of contents. It is my personal opinion that the organization of pages of this small minority be brought to the standard of the rest of the Foreign Intelligence Angecies'. This can be done by making the table of contents more descriptive, no more listing operations by date or location (The mossad page is the only one that uses date to sort operations, oddly). Maybe break operations down by type or make individual pages for notable operations and then make a disambiguation page for them to save space. On a page about a (perceivedly) especially controversial group measures should be taken to make it EXTRA CLEAR that there's no secret JIDF coverup going on. It will save us a lot of time in the long run.Skeletos (talk) 07:12, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

"Voennaia Rozvedka " +Mossazd+ "turks Diaspor" are over aggressive alliance .This in Western countries hostile act. The truth they are always relativ. His action's explain the repeatedly as "a friendly remedy".WikiUser235657689097 (talk) 11:59, 12 July 2016 (UTC)

I would not call it "Acts of terror" because the language is imprecise and not in general use for intelligence agencies that are U.S. partners, and it would be hard to find WP:RS - but I agree with Skeletos, if there are WP:RS for the "unpleasantness" then making the table of content more descriptive would improve WP:NPOV Seraphimsystem (talk) 08:25, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

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External links: www.Libertad.gov.il 172.164.3.58 (talk) 13:34, 17 July 2017 (UTC)

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 15:23, 17 July 2017 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 17 July 2017

In 2017, The Jerusalem Post and the Mossad's Libertad website announced that the Mossad has announced an additional arm to its technology research and development.  It is called the Technological Innovation Fund, known as Libertad, tasked with providing and maintaining rapid and cutting edge abilities. 172.164.3.58 (talk) 13:26, 17 July 2017 (UTC)

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. The link you provided I see as a primary source, which we can't accept alone. Additionally, it's okay to combine both statements into one instead of using 2 templates for 1 request. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 15:25, 17 July 2017 (UTC)

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In 2017, The Jerusalem Post and the Mossad's Libertad website announced that the Mossad has announced an additional arm to its technology research and development.  It is called the Technological Innovation Fund, known as Libertad, tasked with providing and maintaining rapid and cutting edge capabilities.

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Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 18 July 2017

THE FOLLOWING ARE TWO RECOMMENDED ADDITIONS TO THE MOSSAD PAGE 1. AFTER THE FOLLOWING TEXT PRESENTLY ON THE MOSSAD PAGE Mossad (Hebrew: הַמוֹסָד‎, IPA: [ha moˈsad]; Arabic: الموساد‎‎, al-Mōsād, IPA: [almoːˈsaːd]; literally meaning "the Institute"), short for HaMossad leModiʿin uleTafkidim Meyuḥadim (Hebrew:המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎, meaning "Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations"), is the national intelligence agency of Israel. It is one of the main entities in the Israeli Intelligence Community, along with Aman (military intelligence) and Shin Bet (internal security).

Mossad is responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counterterrorism, as well as bringing Jews to Israel from countries where official Aliyah agencies are forbidden, and protecting Jewish communities. Its director reports directly to the Prime Minister.

PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING TEXT AFTER AN APPROPRIATE PARAGRAPH LINE SPACE IS ADDED In 2017, The Jerusalem Post and the Mossad's Libertad website announced that the Mossad has established an additional arm to its technological research and development efforts. It is called the Technological Innovation Fund, known as Libertad. It is tasked with providing and maintaining rapid and cutting edge capabilities for both the civilian and defense sectors.

2. AFTER THE FOLLOWING EXTERNAL LINKS PRESENTLY ON THE MOSSAD PAGE External links Official website Official website (in Hebrew) Official website (in Arabic) GlobalSecurity.org entry for Mossad

PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING LINK TO THE END OF THE LINKS LIST www.Libertad.gov.il 172.164.8.52 (talk) 14:07, 18 July 2017 (UTC)

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This translation is incorrect, even if some (anti-Israel?) sources support it. The word "deception" doesn't appear anywhere. This is the sentence in Proverbs: "For by stratagems you wage war, And victory comes with much planning."--181.110.211.53 (talk) 07:06, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

Done jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 07:16, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

Not true. see the book by former Mossad agent : By Way of Deception#Title. I'm an Israeli and i'm definitely not anti Israel (and also native Hebrew speaker). I added to my edit of "By way of deception" 5 references. --Midrashah (talk) 11:00, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

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Request to move the heading "Mossad" from left to center of the infobox. Ram Peri (talk) 15:29, 12 January 2018 (UTC)

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Killing of 3.000 people

According to research by Israeli experts Ronen Bergman, the Mossad has killed at least 3,000 people. The victims were not just targets. Many innocent people who were in the wrong place at the wrong time were also murdered. During the second intifada, there were days when four to five targeted killings were ordered. Bergman tell the story in his book Rise and Kill First.--Falkmart (talk) 01:52, 4 February 2018 (UTC)

I'm not sure. There are many reviews of the book, which could be notable in its own regard. However. at the outset of the book, he has a note on sources claiming that the Israeli government sought to block publication and so he had to rely on leaks, many of his sources now having since died of old age. Because he makes such claims and admits his evidence is flimsy, I don't know if a consensus of Wikipedians would consider it a reliable source. Just because historians can't study the archives because the IDF et al won't allow their documents to be declassified is not an excuse for sloppy journalism in a politically fraught field. I'd avoid using the book as a source here, though I might write an article about the book itself. Chris Troutman (talk) 02:03, 4 February 2018 (UTC)

Change picture

Hi, please change "File:Official Mossad logo.png" to "File:Mossad seal.svg". Also I think protection can be degraded to only semi-protection as there were no violations in last period. Tal (Ronaldinho The king) 12:31, 1 June 2018 (UTC)

 Done L293D (☎ • ✎) 12:50, 1 June 2018 (UTC)

Reverting with a false edit summary

You reverted me with the edit summary revision 844373211 by Nishidani (talk) what is the encyclopedic value of this random quote (which was a response to a statement by Netanyahu) in the middle of nowhere?

• You made no effort to address your concern on the talk page.
• Your edit summary was false, a ‘random quote (which was a response to a statement by Netanyahu)'

The text I cited reads:-

"The Mossad is not a criminal organization. It is a splendid organization that does holy work in the fight against terrorism and other threats to the State of Israel, and we all salute it," Netanyahu said at the weekly cabinet meeting Sunday. The prime minister was responding to Pardo, who described the Mossad as "a crime organization with a license" and said "that's the fun part" of working there. Pardo was speaking in an interview with Uvda, the investigative TV show that aired the report Thursday

You stated that Pardo was responding to Netanyahu, whereas Netanyahu was responding for Pardo. So much for careful editing. For these reasons I will revert you.Nishidani (talk) 06:41, 5 June 2018 (UTC)

You are right. But that doesn't change the fact that it's a random quote without encyclopedic value, and you don't have consensus for it. Moreover, from the context we can see it was ironic, not real criticism. Do you really believe Pardo was calling himself and the organization he directed a bunch of "criminals"?--יניב הורון (talk) 00:03, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

If one editor reverts another, consensus does not mean I have to gain the assent of the reverter, as you remark erratically implies. That is the second error, after the first error of misreading the source. As to encyclopedic value, you have yet to show why a comment by the former head of Mossad on that organization, which caused a stir sufficient to rouse the ire of the Israeli PM, is not 'encyclopedic'. Fourthly, what I or you think (ironic, etc.) is not relevant. One supplies the text of a controversy and leaves it to the reader, as I did. By the way, thanks for refreshing my memory about ARBPIA3. I thought reverts in 24 hours started from one's original edit, not from the timing of the reverter's edit.Nishidani (talk) 09:54, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

While this is an amusing quote, I do not think it belongs here - the same may be said, and has been said, on any espionage agency, e.g. Fleming's Licence to kill (concept).Icewhiz (talk) 13:31, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

That is fiction. This is a fact.Nishidani (talk) 14:38, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

You want to make an entire new section for a single quote (which was ironic) to insert your POV. It fails WP:DUE by a light-year or two.--יניב הורון (Yaniv) (talk) 13:34, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

Sections begin with something. Whether ironic or not is beside the point. Citing due pretextually as code for I personally don't like it, is neither here nor there.Nishidani (talk) 14:38, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

I see you added the content where it belongs and is due, which is NOT here.--יניב הורון (Yaniv) (talk) 23:13, 6 June 2018 (UTC)

Coordinate error

{{geodata-check}}

The following coordinate fixes are needed for Mossad.

From the sources listed bellow the most likely location of the Mossad headquarters is 32.144736, 34.804301

https://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/headquarters-of-the-mossad/ https://www.wired.com/2013/01/spybases/ http://wikimapia.org/15451636/Mossad-HQ

If anyone has a source indicating that the coordinates listed at 32°8′43.78″ N, 34°50′39.64″E are correct please list it here.

—Underneaththesun (talk) 03:39, 9 June 2018 (UTC)

You're correct about the coordinates, but given that the identification of that location as Mossad headquarters is purely speculative (as the Wired article makes clear), I've thought it better to just remove the coordinates from the article. If others think differently, I suppose a discussion on this talk page is in order. Deor (talk) 14:01, 9 June 2018 (UTC)

Perhaps it would be good to add a section to the article about the speculation from different sources as to where exactly the Headquarters are. Underneaththesun (talk) 05:57, 11 June 2018 (UTC)

Is it possible to add 3d coord? To see how deep underground mostsad are buried. (Or how above they sind located?) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.90.196.227 (talk) 09:12, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Website churn

There's some recent back and forth editing on an "official website" URL, looks like flaky/mis-configuration issues to me, just leaving a note here because I've seen it both broken *and* working, so good faith is definitely worth assuming for editors removing/reverting it. Ronabop (talk) 22:23, 18 November 2018 (UTC)

"By Way of Deception Thou Shalt Wage War"

I've seen the titled quote (or variations of it) attributed to being the Mossad motto for so long that I'd assumed it was true. Today I came here looking for the exact text and learn that it's not even mentioned in this Article. Assuming that the text is not, and has never been the Mossad motto, I wonder if the Article couldn't be used to "debunk" what is apparently a falsehood. Or if there is some kind of detailed explanation, maybe the Article could include it? In general, I think that Wikipedia should be used to address these types of popular misconceptions, but given that I am relatively new, I then wonder if that is consistent with Wikipedia Policy. I recognize that "Wikipedia is not Snopes", but at the same time, if a significant percentage of Wikipedia's Readers believe something that is factually incorrect, it seems a natural response by Wikipedia to address those inaccurate, factual beliefs. Is there some kind of policy that addresses this? Is there some kind of "consensus" on this question (in the broad sense, meaning transcendent to this particular Article). So my point/question is two-fold. Why do I see so many attributions to what is apparently an incorrect motto for Mossad, and should the Article address this misconception in the Article directly?Tym Whittier (talk) 19:24, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Lots of conspiracies around the Mossad, and there was a book with this title By Way of Deception.But it is correct that this biblical quote was in the past a slogan - בתחבולות תעשה לך מלחמה. Proverbs 24:6 is usually translated differently. We have an article on the book (with its misleading translation) - no need for crud here.Icewhiz (talk) 19:58, 6 December 2018 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 5 January 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MUGAxpI0Bc EmperatorBanana (talk) 17:13, 5 January 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. DannyS712 (talk) 18:53, 5 January 2019 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 12 January 2019

The quote: "Mossad's former motto, be-tachbūlōt ta`aseh lekhā milchāmāh (Hebrew: בתחבולות תעשה לך מלחמה‎) is a quote from the Bible (Proverbs 24:6): "For by wise guidance you can wage your war" (NRSV). The motto was later changed to another Proverbs passage: be-'éyn tachbūlōt yippol `ām; ū-teshū`āh be-rov yō'éts (Hebrew: באין תחבולות יפול עם, ותשועה ברוב יועץ‎, Proverbs 11:14). This is translated by NRSV as: "Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.""

is correctly translated as per NRSV. However, a proper meaning of the word תחבולות is a ruse, strategem, trick. Therefore the former motto would, more appropriately and in a more modern way, be translated as:

"For by strategem [russe] you should [can] wage [your] war"

Similarly the current motto would be:

"Where there is no strategem, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." 78.150.95.55 (talk) 01:29, 12 January 2019 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. – Jonesey95 (talk) 08:44, 12 January 2019 (UTC)

Transliteration

Arabic doesn't have a mater lectionis for ō. It also has no /o:/ in Standard Arabic. Please edit the Arabic transliteration to say "Mūsād" and the IPA to read /mu:sa:d/.

VideōEtCorrigō (talk) 15:31, 7 May 2019 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 26 July 2019

All I ask is that the "It's" in the last paragraph of the intro be changed to the grammatically-correct "Its." Harry Krinkle (talk) 03:43, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

 Done. Deor (talk) 14:08, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

No mention of D yet?

Detailed on line profiles, including his age, service record, and likely strategy, already on line. His name is well known. The appointment for June is already made, it just lacks what is usually a perfunctory confirmation. [6] Cpsoper (talk) 20:26, 29 December 2020 (UTC)

Sayanim or Sayan (not anti-Semantic)

Mossad katsas utilise Sayanim, singular Sayan for their operations ,The concept of Sayanim was started by Meir Amit. They are recruited by Mossad katsas or field intelligence agents to provide logistical support for Mossad operations. Sayanim are often non-Israeli citizens but have full loyalty to the state of Israel and can be a dual national. The usage of sayanim allows the Mossad to operate with a slim budget yet conduct vast operations worldwide. The support that sayanim provide is unpaid.

BlueD954 (talk) 02:56, 22 January 2021 (UTC)

References

Run on sentence

This is a poorly written run on sentence. Check punctuation

Because no law defines its purpose, objectives, roles, missions, powers or budget and because it is exempt from the constitutional laws of the State of Israel Mossad has been described as a deep state.

I would put a comma after Israel.

 Done. Thanks for pointing it out. Deor (talk) 02:33, 13 May 2021 (UTC)

Innacuracies

"because it is exempt from the constitutional laws of the State of Israel, Mossad has been described as a deep state.[1]"

Nothing in this entire article calls the Mossad a state exempt from Israel's constitutional laws, this is a sourceless claim. Having a claim from one conspiratorial small website saying its a deep state is also horrible editorial standards.

A deep state is not a state, and the New Statesman is not a conspiratorial small website. You need a better explanation. Zero^talk 03:46, 18 September 2021 (UTC)

It is a single mention by a single journalist, and not discussed in the article all , thus it does not belong in the lead. I also rewrote the unsourced and wrong claim that it is "exempt" from Israeli laws.Inf-in MD (talk) 11:30, 18 September 2021 (UTC)

Have moved from lead to body and changed wording to more closely resemble source while consensus is formed. It's not due for lead. BobFromBrockley (talk) 11:48, 20 September 2021 (UTC)

Link to evidence of Mossad warning re: 9/11

The claim is made here that Mossad issued warnings to American officials in August of 2001 that a major attack was being planned on US soil. The link (38) in support of this claim basically leads nowhere. An article here in WP, titled "September 11 attacks advance-knowledge conspiracy theories" pretty much debunks the notion. I'm not qualified to edit it out, but someone with higher credentials than mine should take a look. Jhoughton1 (talk) 22:39, 8 September 2021 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 9 December 2021

change "Mossad has opened a venture capital fund" to "Mossad opened a venture capital fund in June of 2017

change "Mossad launched started Operation Harpoon" to "Mossad launched Operation Harpoon" Duckduckgoop (talk) 12:10, 9 December 2021 (UTC)

References

 Done ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 12:22, 9 December 2021 (UTC)

IPA wrong

The pronunciation given in the lede is "muh-sad". Is there a source for this? Because I've never heard it pronounced that way and it certainly doesn't match the Hebrew pronunciation. Unless someone can provide a source, I'm changing it to reflect the correct pronunciation. Tad Lincoln (talk) 04:04, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

Typos

Under 'Great Britain', there are two ugly typos - "where" is used instead of "were", _two_ times. I'm not authorized to edit, someone who is should fix it please. BillBigfoot (talk) 02:09, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

 Done. Thanks for pointing out the errors. Deor (talk) 15:59, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 9 April 2022

Chance “ban on immigration to Israel” to “ban on emigration to Israel”. 2607:F2C0:EB95:F24A:3984:5730:21F4:4845 (talk) 01:35, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

 Not done: Immigrate to, emigrate from. There was no ban on them leaving Morocco, the ban was on them entering Israel. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 01:43, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

Formal name

Shouldn't the header of the article also mention the formal name of the organization as it does in the article for Shin Bet? Something like: (Hebrew: המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים; HaMossad lemodi'in vetafkidim meyuḥadim; "Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations"; Arabic: الموساد للاستخبارات والمهام الخاصة) Notumengi (talk) 20:54, 14 June 2022 (UTC)

Moto

The mossad moto is from proverbs 11:14 as written, but the translation isn't correct. The correct Translation is "For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers." Yuvbm3 (talk) 18:13, 5 July 2022 (UTC)

Unlimited power corrupts?

"Unlike other security bodies (such as the Israel Defense Forces or the Israel Security Agency), its purpose, objectives, roles, missions, powers or budget have not been defined in any law."

Why? Does anyone know why Mossad has license to do as it pleases? At least as long as it is funded and has agents at its disposal to act with wanton. Unlimited (or, rather, undemarcated) power seems dangerous. Can anyone share a resource to educate me further on the legality of this broad sweep of practicable action?

SpicyMemes123 (talk) 08:58, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

Related draft

Would anyone else like to take a look at my draft Draft:Sayanim which is related to this article? Thank You. BlueD954 (talk) 14:16, 7 November 2020 (UTC==++

I´d still be surprised if I´d be able to talk Chinese ( Han / Manchu /dasisteinKanton ) language. Jesus says are you even surprised by international legislation regarding repressalglia et al? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A0A:A540:CAF:0:14D8:A5FD:8336:A09E (talk) 08:15, 22 January 2022 (UTC)

God Your God Wont Save You Now — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2001:4DD7:A13:0:1165:79D1:DC19:20B4 (talk) 16:18, 9 July 2022 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 5 February 2023

Align moto translations in the infobox and the "Moto" section, possibly to the NIV translation "For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers." DestroyerXyz1 (talk) 14:34, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. A09 (talk) 20:23, 5 February 2023 (UTC)