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Congress Investigates Leak of Information on Israeli Preparations to Strike Iran
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The leak of secret documents about Israel's plans to attack Iran points to the possibility of serious security breaches in U.S. intelligence agencies, which could affect their credibility and threaten
The leak of secret documents revealing Israel's plans to strike Iran has caused great concern in U.S. political and security circles, prompting U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to call for an urgent closed session to discuss the matter with senior officials.
Johnson confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community has begun a comprehensive investigation into the leak incident, describing it as a "serious incident." He added that he and other senior officials in both the House and Senate will receive a classified briefing on the leak and the ongoing investigation.
U.S. officials revealed that the investigation will focus on determining how the documents were leaked and whether it was the result of deliberate action by a member of the U.S. intelligence community or through electronic hacking. The investigation will also include scrutiny of possible breaches of other intelligence information.
The leaked documents, attributed to the U.S. Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, indicate that Israel continues to move its military assets to carry out a strike against Iran, in response to the Iranian ballistic missile attack in early October. The documents point to Israel's cooperation with the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance, which includes the United States, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
This leak comes at a highly sensitive time, with escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing fears of a regional war breaking out between Israel and Iran. It also coincides with the continuation of Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, further complicating the geopolitical scene in the region.
This event raises serious questions about the security of U.S. intelligence information and the impact of this leak on U.S.-Israeli relations and U.S. strategy in the Middle East. It also highlights the challenges facing decision-makers in dealing with sensitive information in the digital information age.
Levant-Agencies
