Israeli government is expected to seek clarifications from the U.S. and U.K. in the wake of reports that those two countries have monitored secret communications by the Israeli Air Force in a hacking operation dating back to 1998
Israel Hayom
January 31, 2016
The Israeli government is expected to seek clarifications from the U.S. and U.K. in the wake of reports published on Friday that those two countries have monitored secret communications by the Israeli Air Force in a hacking operation dating back to 1998.
Transportation and Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz said, "If the information is true, this is a severe blow to Israel's security. This requires an investigation and lessons must be learned."
National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz said, "We are not surprised -- we know that the Americans spy on every country in the world and on us as well, on their friends. It is nevertheless disappointing because, among other reasons, we haven't been spying or collecting intelligence or cracking codes in the United States for decades.
"I do not think that this is the deepest kingdom of secrets, but it is certainly something that should not happen, which is unpleasant. We will now have to look and consider changing the encryption, certainly."
The White House declined to comment on alleged U.S. intelligence activities but said the U.S. commitment to Israel's security remained "sacrosanct."
"We do not conduct any foreign intelligence surveillance activities unless there is a specific and validated national security purpose," said White House spokesman Josh Earnest.
Britain's Foreign Office said: "We don't comment on intelligence matters."
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are friends for if they can’t spy on each other?
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