Mossad is the intelligence agency of?

The correct answer is Israel.
Mossad, short for HaMossad leModi'in uleTafkidim Meyuhadim (meaning "The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations"), is the national intelligence agency of Israel. It is one of the three main entities within the Israeli Intelligence Community, alongside Aman (military intelligence) and Shin Bet (internal security).

Founding and Mission:

Mossad was established on December 13, 1949, at the request of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. Unlike agencies in many other democratic nations, Mossad's director reports directly and exclusively to the Prime Minister. Its primary focus is foreign intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism, and covert operations.

Legendary Reputation and Operations:

Mossad is widely regarded as one of the most effective and daring intelligence agencies in the world. It gained global fame for several high-stakes missions throughout the 20th century:

• Operation Garibaldi (1960): The capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina, who was then brought to Israel to stand trial.


• Operation Wrath of God: A years-long campaign to track down and eliminate the members of the "Black September" group responsible for the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.


• Entebbe Raid Support: Providing critical intelligence for the 1976 rescue of hostages from a hijacked plane in Uganda.

Core Departments:

The agency is organized into several specialized divisions to handle different aspects of security:

• Collections Department: The largest wing, responsible for undercover operations and espionage (handled by officers known as Katsas).


• Political Action and Liaison: Handles relations with friendly foreign intelligence services and nations with which Israel does not have formal diplomatic ties.


• Metsada: A highly secretive unit that conducts "special operations," including sabotage and paramilitary actions.


• LAP (Lohama Psichologit): Responsible for psychological warfare, propaganda, and deception operations.
  
  

Modern Role:

Today, Mossad is heavily involved in cyber-warfare, monitoring regional nuclear programs, and preventing the transfer of advanced weaponry to militant groups. Its motto, though changed over the years, reflects its strategic philosophy: "Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety".