Haaretz newspaper revealed that the Mossad agent who drowned in Italy was on an 'anti-Iran mission'
The Israeli Mossad agent who died in a boat capsizing in northern Italy’s Lake Maggiore last Sunday was there as part of “an operation against Iranian activity,” Haaretz newspaper revealed, citing a report by Hebrew media outlet Channel 12.
“The boat full of Israeli and Italian intelligence agents was actually a dinner celebrating the mission’s success,” Haaretz wrote.
The dead agent “was working in the area as part of an operation targeting Iranian non-conventional weapons capabilities.”
The drownings took place on 28 May. The boat reportedly capsized due to bad weather, with authorities investigating whether it may have been carrying too many people.
Israel initially only acknowledged that the man was a retired security forces member, and kept his identity secret. His role in the Mossad was soon made clear.
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