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A contractor for the US Central Intelligence Agency holding “top secret” security clearance is suspected of transferring classified information about Israel and the Middle East to his partner, who operates an independent news blog. The leaked material reportedly includes an American intelligence assessment warning of potential civil war in Israel and an evaluation suggesting Jerusalem pressured the Trump administration to eliminate a senior Iranian official.

The case raises serious concerns about the handling of classified US intelligence regarding Israeli security matters and represents a significant breach of the intelligence-sharing relationship between Washington and Jerusalem. The contractor’s access to top-secret information and his transmission of sensitive assessments about Israel’s political situation and diplomatic activities constitutes a substantial breach of US national security protocols.

This incident highlights vulnerabilities in the protection of highly classified intelligence and the risks posed by individuals with access to sensitive information about US allies. The investigation by US authorities is ongoing regarding the full extent of the classified material that may have been compromised.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Jerusalem Post