Mossad

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the full name?The Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations (ha-Mosád le-Modiʿín u-le-Tafkidím Meyuḥadím)
2. What is the founding year?1949
3. When was the Mossad created?It was started in 1949, right after Israel became a country.
4. What kinds of work does the Mossad do?The Mossad collects hidden information, plans missions, and stops terrorist attacks before they happen.

Human Intelligence (HUMINT): Gathering information through personal contacts and informants.
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT): Collecting intelligence by intercepting electronic signals.
Covert Operations: Secret missions conducted by intelligence agencies to achieve specific political or military goals without public acknowledgment.
Counter-Terrorism: Proactive and reactive measures taken to combat terrorism and prevent terrorist acts.