Mossad

{{Audio|He-Mossad.ogg|Ha-Mossad le-Modi'in ule-Tafkidim Meyuhadim}} (Hebrew: המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים, "Institute for Intelligence and Special Assignments") is an Israeli intelligence agency, commonly referred to as Mossad. It is responsible for intelligence collection, covert action (including paramilitary activities and assassinations) and counter-terrorism. Its focus is on Arab nations and organizations throughout the world.

Departments

Mossad is headquartered in Tel Aviv and has eight departments:

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• Collections Department is the largest, with responsibility for espionage operations.
• Political Action and Liaison Department conducts political activities and liaison with friendly foreign intelligence services and with nations with which Israel does not have normal diplomatic relations.
• Special Operations Division (Metsada) conducts assassination, sabotage, and paramilitary projects.
• LAP (Lohamah Psichlogit) Department is responsible for psychological warfare, propaganda and deception operations.
• Research Department is responsible for intelligence synthesis.
• Technology Department is responsible for development of technologies to support Mossad operations.