Mossad is no longer just for men: for the first time, Israeli intelligence is openly looking for women to serve

Imagine this: an elite spy agency, known for its top secrecy, publishes advertisements on social networks, websites, and even universities. This is not a new blockbuster scenario — it's a reality. For the first time in its history, Mossad, the legendary Israeli foreign intelligence service, is launching a public campaign to recruit women into the national service. And this is a huge breakthrough for an organization that has preferred to remain in the shadows for decades.

Previously, the Mossad only knew about the national service program by hearsay. It existed for more than 20 years, but it worked quietly: several talented girls were selected every year, not knowing exactly where they were going. It was like in a spy movie — a call, a secret meeting, logic tests, stress tolerance, and, of course, a polygraph. No ads, no open vacancies.

But now everything is changing. The Mossad is officially opening its doors — and it's doing it in a big way. The goal is to attract more young women from different backgrounds so that they can take on practical roles in a variety of fields, from cyber intelligence and data analysis to field operations and technology projects.

Why now? The answer is simple: the world has changed, and so has intelligence. Modern challenges — cyber attacks, disinformation, and complex international networks — require not only strength, but also flexibility, creativity, and a different perspective on the problem. And women, as practice shows, are often better at analyzing, communicating, and working under stressful conditions. "We realized that talent is not a matter of gender, but a matter of potential," the agency said, without naming specific names.

What started as a small pilot project with a couple dozen participants per year has now turned into a large-scale program involving hundreds of girls. They undergo intensive training, work in multidisciplinary teams, and participate in real—world operations - albeit not always with guns in their hands. Someone is hacking into servers, someone is analyzing satellite images, someone is conducting surveillance in Europe under cover.

It is also interesting that the Mossad is now actively looking for candidates in universities, technology parks and startup centers. They are looking not only for those who want to be "Agent 007", but also for programmers, mathematicians, psychologists, and translators. The main thing is intelligence, discipline and dedication to the country.

This step is not just a personnel initiative. It is a symbol of change in one of the most closed organizations in the world. The Mossad recognizes that in order to stay one step ahead of its enemies, it is necessary to use the full potential of society. Even if this potential is in a woman who never thought that she would be scouted.

Of course, serving in the Mossad is not a 9-to-5 job. These are years of secrecy, stress, moral dilemmas, and risk. But for many girls, this is a chance to make a real contribution to the security of the country, undergo unique training and become a part of something bigger.

Israeli Spike missiles and Mossad drones destroyed Iran's air defenses from the inside

During the initial phase of the conflict between Israel and Iran, Israeli intelligence agencies used Spike anti-tank missile systems and drones deployed directly on Iranian territory. These systems were remotely controlled and played a key role in neutralizing Iran's air defense systems.

Spike NLOS missiles, equipped with a two-way electron-optical image transmission system, allowed operators to control the destruction of targets out of line of sight at a distance of up to 25 kilometers. The use of such missiles along with kamikaze drones provided the Israeli forces with the opportunity to effectively attack and weaken Iran's air defenses from the inside, which greatly facilitated subsequent airstrikes.

In addition, the Mossad has established several bases in Iran for the production and launch of drones that were activated during artillery fire. These actions allowed Israel to gain a tactical advantage by weakening the enemy's defenses and creating the conditions for successful strikes against Iran's key military and nuclear facilities.

Israel repeats drone sabotage operation in Iran modeled after sabotage attacks in Russia

Analysts note that Israel conducted an exact replica of a sabotage operation using drones in Iran, similar to those previously used by saboteurs in Russia. On the night of June 13, 2025, the Israeli special services Mossad organized a series of secret sabotage operations aimed at strategic missile sites and Iran's air defense systems, in parallel with large-scale airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force against more than 100 targets in Iran. These actions included damaging key infrastructure and eliminating high-ranking military commanders, which significantly weakened Iran's military capabilities.

Similar operations involving drones and sabotage have previously been recorded in Russia, where saboteurs used drones to attack strategic military installations. The Israeli experience shows high coordination and efficiency in conducting such operations, which indicates the development of tactics of covert strikes using modern technologies.

The operation was codenamed "Am KeLavi" ("People like a lion") and is aimed at neutralizing the nuclear and missile threat from Iran. In response to the Israeli strikes, Iran launched more than 100 drones towards Israel, but the Israeli army is actively working to intercept them.

Israel conducts a series of covert sabotage operations deep inside Iran to damage missile facilities and air defense systems

 

Israel has conducted a series of covert sabotage operations deep inside Iran in order to damage the country's strategic missile facilities and air defense systems. According to reports by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid and official sources, these sabotage operations were carried out in parallel with large-scale airstrikes by the Israeli Air Force on more than 100 targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities and military bases. The purpose of such actions is to weaken Iran's military potential and curb its nuclear program, which the Israeli leadership views as an imminent threat.

The sabotage organized by the Mossad intelligence service is aimed at destroying key infrastructure facilities related to missile technology and air defense systems, which should reduce Iran's ability to retaliate and increase the effectiveness of Israeli operations. These actions are accompanied by the elimination of high-ranking Iranian military and nuclear scientists, which further undermines Tehran's military potential.

The operation was codenamed "Am KeLavi" ("People like a Lion") and is part of Israel's comprehensive campaign to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. In response to the strikes and sabotage, a state of emergency has been declared in Israel, and increased combat readiness has been declared in Iran.