Covert agencies - Mossad claims Iran funds terrorism in Europe ahead of Olympic Games.
The Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service, has reportedly issued a warning about potential terrorist incidents targeting Jewish and Israeli institutions in Paris, leading up to the Olympic Games. Media outlets have cited sources within the organization, stating that Iran is using criminal groups in Europe to carry out these attacks. These claims have not been independently verified.
The Jerusalem Post has named two groups, Foxtrot and Rumba, said to be directly responsible for facilitating violent activism and promoting terrorism in Sweden and across the continent. Mossad alleges that these groups have received funding and instructions from Tehran.
Recently, there have been reports of an airsoft grenade being thrown towards the Israeli embassy in Uccle, a neighborhood of Brussels, as well as shots near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm. Neither incident resulted in any casualties, but Mossad has attributed these incidents to Iran. The group behind the Brussels attack is said to be Foxtrot, which is known for involvement in murder and drug trafficking and is active in several European countries.
Apparently, the leader of Foxtrot, a Swedish citizen of Kurdish descent, was arrested in Iran for criminal activities before being recruited and released to carry out terrorist actions.
Mossad also claims that Iran is attempting to harness the global wave of antisemitism during the Gaza conflict to enlist individuals willing to be involved in terror attacks. They are working closely with European intelligence services to prevent these activities.
Tensions between Israel and Iran have remained high since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, which declared Israel as Iran's primary adversary. The Iranian government has been found to be connected to bombing attacks on the Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in 1979, resulting in the deaths of 85 people and injuries to over 300. They are also suspected of involvement in the 1992 attack on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, where 29 people lost their lives.
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- In response to Mossad's allegations, Sweden's authorities have increased security measures around Jewish and Israeli institutions in Stockholm, anticipating potential threats during the Olympic Games.
- European security agencies, including those of France, Belgium, and Sweden, are cooperating closely with Mossad to counteract these perceived terror plans before they materialize.
- The Iranian government, whose foreign policy has often been accused of supporting terrorism, denies funding or directing any such activities in the Palestinian territories or Europe.
- Meanwhile, Tehran has vowed to retaliate against what it perceives as Israeli aggression, threatening to disrupt the Olympic Games if its interests are not protected.
- The Swedish Foreign Ministry has issued a travel advisory for its citizens planning to visit Palestine or Israel, advising them to be vigilant due to the heightened tensions and potential for terrorist incidents.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a press conference in Tel Aviv, expressed gratitude to European partners for their collaboration in thwarting the terrorist plan, emphasizing the importance of unity against global terrorism.
- Intelligence agencies worldwide are watching closely as this tense situation unfolds, with fears that if not addressed, it could escalate into a full-blown conflict between Israel and Iran, impacting global stability in the process.
- Brussels, Belgium, has also beefed up security around its Jewish community and Israeli institutions, in light of recent attacks and Mossad's warnings.
- Belgian authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, as the country prepares to host various Olympic events and high-profile delegations.
- Amidst the ongoing controversy, the Olympic Committee and participating countries have expressed their commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all athletes and visitors during the games.
- As the international community grapples with this complex issue, one thing is clear: the conflict between Israel and Iran has far-reaching implications and requires a coordinated response from the global community's secret services.
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