The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat assessment regarding Israeli intelligence activities against the United States to the highest level, according to multiple U.S. officials.

Two current U.S. officials and one former official confirmed that the Defense Department has increased its threat assessment concerning potential Israeli spying operations. The elevation represents a significant shift in how the Pentagon views intelligence activities from Israel, which has long been considered America's closest ally in the Middle East.

The heightened threat level reflects growing concerns within the Pentagon about the scope and intensity of Israeli intelligence collection efforts targeting U.S. operations and personnel. The officials did not provide specific details about what activities prompted the assessment change or when exactly it was implemented.

Israel maintains extensive intelligence cooperation with the United States across multiple agencies and has historically shared significant intelligence on regional threats. The two countries have maintained close security partnerships for decades, with Israel receiving substantial U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing agreements.

The Pentagon's counterintelligence threat levels are used internally to guide security protocols and awareness measures for Defense Department personnel and operations. Higher threat levels typically result in enhanced security procedures and increased vigilance regarding potential intelligence collection attempts.