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GLOSSARY

Glossary

5 defined terms from the intelligence and history record — each cross-linked to the operations, people and institutions that use it.

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What Does the Name 'Mossad' Mean?

'Mossad' is the Hebrew word for institute or institution. The name is short for Mossad Merkazi le-Modi'in ule-Tafkidim M…

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Covert Action

Covert action refers to operations designed to influence events abroad without attribution to the sponsoring state. The …

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Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)

Signals intelligence (SIGINT) is intelligence derived from intercepted communications and electronic emissions. In Israe…

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Intelligence Liaison

Intelligence liaison is the structured sharing of intelligence between allied services. The public record documents liai…

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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is intelligence derived from publicly available information. It is also the encyclopedi…