Current deputy head of spy agency has served for 25 years, including as head of the department handling its agents; will replace Yossi Cohen

Washington said to convey through several channels that constant unsourced reports confirming details of alleged Israeli sabotage are 'embarrassing' it during nuclear talks

Matan Hirsch was contacted through a fake Instagram profile operated by Iranian intelligence agents

Shin Bet, Mossad say Iranian agents are using fake Instagram accounts to draw Israelis overseas with business offers, romantic propositions

Roy Shaposhnik denies alleged past as Mossad agent, says he's a personal friend of king's half-brother, who is under house arrest and accused of destabilizing kingdom

In interview with Iranian state media, Fakhrizadeh's children say bullet shattered windshield of vehicle their father was driving; he was shot at least four times as he fled

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Watchdog slams Netanyahu for implying political relationship with Yossi Cohen a week after testimony alleges Cohen pledged loyalty when he sought national security position

Testimony by Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan to police said to reveal Cohen urged him to lobby premier to give him the national security adviser job in 2013

Recently retired official 'Alef' says spy agency risks losing its independence; argues Israel must switch to 'war of attrition' against Tehran and put the focus on its nuke program