The US Department of War has voiced significant concerns regarding a rise in Israeli intelligence operations within the United States, as reported by NBC News. The Pentagon's intelligence directorate has released a counterintelligence assessment that escalates the threat level from Israel to 'critical'. This decision stems from worries that Israel may be targeting high-ranking US officials to gather sensitive information about the Trump administration's policies in the Middle East. In response, a spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington clarified that Israel's intelligence efforts are directed at its adversaries, not its allies. Meanwhile, a White House spokesperson has characterized the allegations of Israeli espionage as unfounded, indicating a denial of any wrongdoing.